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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
PhIladeIphIa Topics.

The loss by the Camden fire was only about
$4,000.
"A Philadelphia Amateur Press Association
has been formed
Simmons q Slocum are investigating the
Credit Mobilier case, this week.
The mercury registered - degrees below
zero in West Philadelphia, yesterday morning.
Only three coal oil lamp explosions Sunday
night and yesterday morning, with one probable
d ,ath. .5=7
Yesterday the Union Passenger Railway
company subscribed s25,OOO to the Centennial
Fund.
The schuylkill river was frozen hard and
fast yesterday, aud no water was running over
the dam.
Elizabeth Oady Stanton made Woman'a
Suffrage address, in the Constitutional ConVen-
tiOn hall, last evening.
IA colored Opera Company was lately organ
lied in Philadelphia, but its voice has now been
hushed to stiffness by the loss Of 81 200.
-Four Methodist pastors, Messrs. H. W. War.
rem, o. II, Payne, w. II. Elliot, and T. o. Muir
ply, will sail for Europe in few days, to bt
absen from three to six months.
Three little children lilly provided were tAker
away from a drunken father and mother on Sat
urday night and placed in tue Bedford street
lodging house. The mother was covered witt
blood, from tine brutal treatment Of the father
YESTERDAY afternoon Marshall Henszey VIII,
during the last fifteen years has filed the posi-
tion OF Steward Of the Philadelphia Almshouse
presented his resignation to the Board of Guard
ians Of the Poor, which, after some discussiop
was accepted. MIR. Ellis Phippa was elected i
u place. ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
Cbitanry.

COMMODORE JOHN p. oILI4Is, U. 3. NAVY.
Commodore John p Gillis, of the U. $. Navy,
died in this city, quite unexpectedly, at midnight
last night, aged about 20 years, He had been i'll
for about ten days, the symptoms resembling ty-
phod fever, but his condition was thought to be
improved, last evening, up to ten o'clock, when
he was seized with oppression and severe fit
Of coughing, and died III about two hours.
Commodore Gillis was native ofthis city, but
during his youth, upon the death OF hts father,
his mother removed her residence to Illinois, and
he was appointed from that State into the U. g.
Navy, December 18th, 1925. His services since
that time have been az follows With the Pacific
squadron, in lS27-29 promoted to the rank OF
Passed Midshipman, January 4th, 1881 commits
stoned Lieutenant, February 9th, 1887; !; In
command of the sloop Lexington, OF
the Pacific Squadron, in 1910 and OF
the frigate Congress- of the Mediterranean
squadron, in 1913 in 1916, in command OF the
Navy Yard at Pensacola III 1876, on duty with
the Pacific squadron; in lS47 on duty with The
Coast survey in command Of the sloop Ply
mouth, OF the East India squadron, during
1858 and 1864. September l4th, 1855, h'
was commissioned as a Commander, OIL July
10th, 1861, as Captain, and on September 2sth
1866, As Commodore.
During the war, he was actively engaged, in
command of the siOop Osstpee, of the Western
Gulf Squadron, in 1864, and contracted, du
ring this SERVICE seveie illness, which TO
some time untitled him for duty
Since the war, Commodore Gillis has been oil
duty at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, in tn
Light-House Board, and recently up to bis dealt
at the Naval Asylum. During his long servic
in the Navy he has borne high character AZ al
officer and gentleman His home has been II
this city, where his wife survives him. Beside
his widow he leaves two sons, engaged in mer
camille and agricultural persuits. His relation
with Wilmington have been very intimate, an
he was one OF the early friends OF the Whining
ton Inetitute.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
Feminine Matters.

"A curious combination Of gaudy colors is
now worn in evening toieltes
The first importation of Spring millinery in
dicate what milliners call ''straw season. Straw
trimmings are to be used in many instances in
lieu OF ribbons and laoes.
Fashionable milliners say that the Spring
bonnet will be modification OF the style now
in vogue, and that long trailing vines are to be
the most conspicuous trimming
The stylish round hat for spring wear is the
Castillian. This has tall slopiug crown like the
brigand hat, and narrow brim that is turned up
high on one side. 1t is shown ia Tuscan braids,
in Swiss linen braids, and in ecrue chip.
The New York Mail hears that embroidered
silk suits will be all the rage next Spring and
Summer. The embroidery is to cover the skirts
and waists entire and is to be altogether one OF
the most elaborate description.
"A pretty round hat that will take the place
OF the Dolly Warden of last Summer is called the
''Iynette," after Tennysons latest heroine. The
brim is . tip-tilted like Lynette's nose !; the
crown is half high and square the trimmings
Ms thick rnche of straw around the crown, with
tassel on one side, rose aud leayeS in front, and
/ a lace border of straw on the edge. 1t can be
worn as a bonnet by placing it back on the head
| and tying down the sides.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
THE PENINSULA.
WORCESTER COUNTY

WohOheTEh OOuNlf.
B. Everett Smith, late Of the SNOW Hill Ssiesi,
has taken the lecture stand.
The Bridge case was argued, last week, but
the decision OF the Court was reserved.
Mr. Bramble, who leased the National Hoe
at Snow Hill, has given up his contract.
wIooMIoo COUNTY.
Capt John T, Gosee. of. Salisbury thinks OF
starting marine railway below that town, on
the Wicomico.
Salisbury has tumble dam which the Stper-
man designates the Falls OF the Wicomico. How
easily some people are suited
Such has been the progress of the Z. s r. r
that in the past ten months it cleared $27, 900.
and now owns three good locomotives and all the
rolling stock necessary TO run it.
And now the vaccination lever has broken out
at Salisbury.
Salisbury Is threatened with an iron foundry.
t.a.aa TALBOT COUNTY. -.
Another festival in behalf Of the st. Michaels
NJ. f. Church is preparing.
A county organization Of temperance men Is
Bennett Allen, living near Easton, attempted
to hang himself in an out building, recently, and
when last heard from he was quite likely to Sc
cure that which he was seeking for.
OI Wednesday last, Harrison Fairbank, an old
resident Of Bay Hundred, dropped dead from
Elisha Lord will not attempt to drive another
mule-at least not until he RECEIVERS the use oi
broken arn sustained in his last effort
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The Pandora is the name of new schooner
which has been in command Of Captain Case
for the route between Denton and Baltimore.
Daniel Rich, a colored centenarian, died at hid
residence in Tuckahoe Neck. last week.
L. H. Kemp Is out in a letter declining the re
candidacy Of the Clerks office.
The county is now entirely free from the smal
pox.
Jake Babes, the chicken thief has fits. HI
will likely see fits of convicts clothing-afte
| the next term of Court.
The dam of the Enterprise Mills, near Denton
| was blown ont by the late storm, and nearly al
| the milldams in the county were more or les
damaged. The streams and rivers were greatly
swollen, and the public bridge near Selby's Mi
was washed away.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
From Lew es.

COLD WEATHER AT THE BREAKwArRR-NEw PRE- =
BYrERIAN PAsToR-METHoDIsT REvIvAL-rHE
TwENIY-sEcoND-BUILD or THE REHoBoIH
Il. II.
Special Correspondence Of he Commercial
LEwEs Del Feb "a.
The thermometer here this morning marked
degrees above zero at A. M.-the lowest dip
Of the Polar wave this winter, in our town.
The Rev. Charles F. Boynton, of EIdora, Iowa,
was yesterday elected pastor Of the Lewes Pres
byteran church. He is an earnest and popular
preacher, and the people are very hearty in
their desire that he should come among them.
The severe winters OF Iowa have 30 affected
his health that he is compelled to seek a more
genial clime and that, he, with many other suf-
ferers in the Northwest, can find in the sunny
fields Of Delaware.
The revival in the NJ. Z. church has not been
very successful, this winter, There have been
but few converts as the result Of the meeting.
The twenty-second was celebrated in honor OF
the Father Of his country, by parade OF the
young citizens OF Lewes dressed in the uni
form of the "0ld Continentals." The Odd Fell
lows had an Grafton and q banquet In the even
ing.
Il is understood that a contract has been made
for the building OF the Rehoboth Railroad, to be
completed by July LIST. J. q. IL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
sHanlapaD
PERsoMAl. Aa.n lRARTlcuLAR.

The Welsh miners strike still continues.
s--Carlists continue tiieir raids in Northern
Prince Albert Of Prussia is to be married On
the 10Th Of April A' flAH
Or. worthington, of West Chester, continues
TO slowly recover. hii-a q" = lH@e
--.snow fell in north England on Sunday and
in the south yesterday.
REV. Canon Tierhah, prinAte Of Ireland,
died at Cork recently at an advanced age y
AN Idsho miner lately fell several hundred
feet out Of a, bucket, without kicking IL.
st. Louis exhibits mouse with feathers as
q urious example Of mus-quillar developement.
1t is reported that Russia is contemplating q
compromise With Great Britain relative to the in
vasion Of Kbiva.u IA III K,
The Boston Board OF Trade has resolved
that the State ought to retain control OF the hole
Of the Hoosac Tunnel - reg t'f-g
AN Iowa sexAgenarian last week married a
bride OF afteen, despite all her mars" efforts
to mar his happiness 10Y -. .pa /. %. % {
LIFTS now thought that Mr. Dawes has the
best chance of election. to the United States
Senate from Massachusetts. ~ 800 tlitsiisea
"A thousand employees Of irm in Pittsburg,
Pa, have offered to continue to work for mere
sustenance until the firm 10 free from its inan-
cial diific culties.
"A man near Six Milo Run. Pa, built fro
under his horse aud consumed him because be
thought him possessed OF DEVIL The public
opinion was that devil did posses him.
Mike will you come iu and take drink 2"
Mike looked at the man for the space OF half =
minute. and then rolling his eyes upward. vary
softly said, II tot it was an angel spakin to me"
John Burkhart, of Virginia, is over 100 year
Of age, and for long time lived In the hollow
Of large beech tree. Last year he married,
however, and has now built an addition to the
tree.
Regardless of Sir Alexander Cockburns pro-
test, the Lord Commissioners OF the British
Treasury have assumed the responsibility OF
paying into the Tfeatu ury of the United States
the amount of the Geneva award.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
Wilmington q westsrns Lease 10 Pomsrs,

Wilmington a. westeFns Lease 10 Pomerey.
paragraph in to-day's West Chester Record
pays that on Saturday last the Directors Of the
Pennsylvania r. r. informed the Directors OF
Pennsylvania and Delaware that the arrange
ment OF the latter with the Wilmington q West
ern was not satisfactory, and could not go into
effect" The Record remarks. " so the people
along the line will have to wait some time for
their trains, and further adds;
1.-THE Board OF the Penna. 4 Del Road pass
cd the resolution merging the company with
the Del & lenna. Road which Is the part OF the
Inc in Delaware. When this is confirmed by
tie lGtter road, there will oaly be one set OF
stock and bonds and the whole line will be run
by the Penna. II n Co., lesseee."
--As to this, we can only say that a distinct
arrangement was concluded with the Penna. &
Delaware by our Wilmington Company, and the
latter we're to begin running their trains f" a.
soon a. the track was in order" This lease, as
they understood, was assented to by the Penn
syyana II. H. 90. They have, as yet. no in
formation that is not to be carried out, but have
a communication, only, from the Pennsylvania
Co., agreeing that trains ought not to be put on
the new road, until the track Is put in order.
This work, we understand is now beiIg per-
formed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
ewark.

Mr. BuRR's LgclUREs,-C. @. Burr, ESQ,
will lecture in Delaware college. finishing his
course, this week, for tho benefit Of the Delta
Phi and AntlendeH Literary Societies, on Tues
day, Wedn esday, Thursday and Friday event ngs.
Our people are delighted at the prospect.
ANNIvERsARY.-T anniversary ot the Metho-
dist Sunday School of Newark will take pl ace on
next Thursday evening, Feb. 9th.
A Fox CHASE PosrPoNED.-We were to have
a fox chase here, yesterday (Monday,) which
was to be contest of dogs between Stanton,
Delaware, and Fair Hill, Maryland, but the men
OF Maryland not coming to time, the affair will
come of on Thursday morning Sone of those
present took the bag that contained the fox, and
drew it around the outside OF the town, when
the dogs we're let off, making very fine piece
Of sport. L.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
he Drama.
JASAusoHEK's MARY STUART" 3"

JANAUeCHEKs MARY STUART"
In all respects, the grand drama Of Schiller
was admirably put upon the stage, and thorough
ly we'll played, last evening. The action Of the
leading figure is beyond ordinary criticism, and
her support was exoellent In every part strong
or, certainly than when she previously visited
our CITY, Mr.. rAylors Leicester is an excellent
preseniation-oourtly, commanding and effoc-
tive Miss PiersOn, who played Queen Elizabeth
with Mrs. Bowers on tho occasion OF the visit OF
the latter, during the present season, also pei
forms the same support for Nine JanRuschek,
and admirably fills the place. She has ma iestic
and commanding figure, with what Elizabtth hcr-
self would have given ten good years OF life for,
glowing presence, and charming features. She
acts with care and spirit.
Perhaps the most powerful effects of the
grand drama are produced IN the third act
when, In the meeting with Elizabeth, Mary first
strives to melt her rivals heart, entreating ber,
in most touching tones, to extend mercy TO her,
and then dsdains her. Tho womaniy struggle
with pride and hate as she sees her oppfess-
ois approach, IL portrayed with intensity, Aa on
HannAh's shoulder she hides her pain-stricken
face. She approaches her rival with the SLOW,
passion-marked features OF desperate woman
no other alternative 10 left, and with the incen-
tive Of woe and misery's queenly spirit ehahng
against its prison bars-she fixes her eyes on the
indifferent, scornfnl face of the woman who has
nelyed herself to personal comparison with a
formidable rival. When her royal indignation
surges over the bounds OF discretion and she il
restrained by hr faithful companion, one ia fas-
cinated by the womanly command sho exercises
over herself, and watches with intensity the
progress Of the scene.
The whole Company performed wei, and other
etptcially deserve the mention which our space
will not permit. The audience was not large, bu
we look for a much fuller house, tonight, wher
Chesney Void will be performed.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, we are tC
have a visit from Mr.. Edwin Adams, who viii
present Eiloch Arden, supported by stronl
Now York dramatic Company.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
.washIogton DoIngs.

The Fishery bill was passed through the
House, at the evening session.
The Senate was mo ,tly engaged on the Agri-
cultural College ILL, yesterday.
The Ways aud Means Committee did not begin
the Pacific Mail investigation yesterday, AZ ex-
pected, no witnesses being present.
A delegation OF Winnebago Indians called at
the White House yesterday, but did not zee the
President, he being absent at the Capitol.
In the afternoon, tho House passed the River
and Harbor bil excepting the third section,
which provides for surveys and examinations.
1t is generally believed that the case of sena-
tor Caldwell, OF Kansas, will not be reached this
session, but will go over to the next Congress-
1t is rumored that Judge Bingham, OF Ohio
will be appointed Minister to China in place oil
Low, resigned
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
Transfer Of Troops from the SOuth-The Pres
idents Confidence.

ltTOm tile washington ChIOnlCloi Ashu
The transfer OF troops from the South is
significant movement II is contrary to preya-
lent sentiment there among Republicans. When
ever the suggestion for such trapsfer has been
made, il has been followed by remonstrances,
showing the existence Of an apprehension that
the Kuklux would again perpetrate their deeds
OF violence II they were not deferred by the pre-
valence Of the military. There is in some neigh
borhoods morbid sensitiyeness aud apprehen-
Aion, excited by the sad experiences OF the past.
The disposition to overawe and terrorize the vot-
ing population 30 far as 1t sympathizes with the
| In many portions Of the South the presence of q
military force has been deemed indispensable to
| the maintenance of semblaDce of justice.
The President has finally come to the conclusion
| TO risk the experiment He has been pardon
| ing many of the Kuklux whose cases seemed to
/ Justify eniency and he now follows up this step
/ by ordering the troops to other positions. where
i they are supposed to be needed. The Northern
Pacific railroad has met with so many indications
Of persistent hostility along Its line 1t has asked
/ for military protection. Transferring and main
i tanning troops 60 far from convenient base OF
supplies will involve heavy expense, and II the
depredations of the Indians impose upon the
| troops the necessity OF an active campaign, the
burden will be 30 much the greater. This is add
Il ing 80 much TO the cost of these Pacific roads
| an element of cost that has mover been taken in
TO the account when estimating what the natior
had done.
It is to be hoped that the Presidents conf
dence in the peaceful disposition of the South
will be justified and that there will be no furth
or occasion to enforce the law there by the ait
| OF the bayonet.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
The Propose ed Impe pencbment of MIR. oslfnx.

In regard to the impeachment Of Mr.. Colfax,
the House Judiciary Committee made report
yesterday Judge Bingham, General Butler
Messrs Eldridge, (Dem.), Peters, shoemaker,
and Voorhees,, (Dem.), agree in reporting against
impeachment, on the ground that they had no
iurisdiction over the acts of Mr.. Colfax before
be became Vice President. They also protest
against the expulsion Of Ames and Brooks, on
the ground that this Congress bad no iurlsdic-
tion over the acts of persons before they became
members A minority report signed by Messrs.
Wilson and Potter, ,dissents from the majority on
the question of jurisdiction, but thinks the evil
dence insufficient. Mr.. Goodrich also submitted
views dissenting from the majority, on the ques-
tion OF jurisdiction. After discussion, the con-
alteration of the subject was postponed until
Wednesday, by a vote of 1874 to 10. a..
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25

The United States steamers Kansas and Cam
andaigua, arrived at Aspinwall, on the 18th
inst.
The Lennison Hotel and several stores in Lis
towel Ontario, were burned yesterday. Loss,
$25 900.
Reports from various points in Maine and
New Hampshire show temperature, Yesterday
morning, of twenty to thirty degrees Deio"
zero.
The latest reports from Pope county, Ark. say
that Sheriff Dodson died Of his wounds on Satur
day. The Governor of Arkansas has proclaimed
reward Of $1,000 for the arrest Of the assassins
] Of Dodsop and Herriott,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
TerrIbIe Snow. In rhe No,th.

An OsSego despatch says a snow storm has
ragged there since Friday night. Trains have
been abandoned" on the Lake Shore aud Oswe-
90 aud Rome Railroads. Trains are also fast
In the'snow on thu Midland Railroad, and one
which left Oswego yesterday with three locomo-
tiyes and snow pillow did not arrive at Syracuse
until noon. No mails have been received at o.
Wego since Saturday night
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
vIrsinla.

BURNING OF THE MABsHAIlL HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25
The old Marshall House, in Alexandria, where
Col Ellsworth was killed At the commencement
OF the war, was burned, this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
W., .,,,,orox MAJ Fab os IN
tommsrclai Reports.
PuIlApELpHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
? '- -.' 7 PmLADELPHIA, Feb. %.
Cotton quiet; 2I@2Isl Provisions active.
Flour dull; supertine S4.75@5 30 extras 70 10
OF; Penna. extra family SS.75QS, so. Wheat
quiet; red 90@9J; white 80 06@210. Corn
firm yellow So 1880. Oats 46@5O. Whiskey
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25

The members of the House Judiciary Commit
tee Democrats and all, upOn various reasoning,
were unanimous in not proposing TO impeach
Mr.. Colfax. Certainly. There is no possible
groupd for impeachment. .as,szls.4......- s--a s-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
HEALDs. HVcEIAN HOME.
Cor. Van Barou At. and stRIicrOss Ave,
WlLMINC TON, DEL.


PUSEY HEALD. NJ. D., [ puva,rt.sa
MARY H. HEALl1, II. D., FA''i''AN'
marl9-lyof -
This new, first class Institution for the HYGIENE
Treatment OF Inyalids--without Medicnes-has now
been in successful operation for fifteen monthS
with patients from seventeen states and Territories
In the HYGIENIC TREATMENT OF the sick, We repu-
date the enLire system OF drug-giving as not only
utterly faaciOus, but terribly destructive 70 health
happiness and life Medicines, such as are daily ad-
mnstered to sick persons II given TO those In Wig
or0us health, would inevitably make them III. Rea.
son, Nature. and true Science must and do condemn
such g Healing ~ Art"
We rely solely upon natural means, which include
an appropriate combination OF Wholesome Food
Pure Air, Various forms Of Tepld, Hot and Cold
Baths in Pure, Soft Water, Swedish Moyements foE
the strengthening Of feeble muscles, the RELIEF OF
cOngested organs, and equalization OF the circula:
tion, Magnetism, Sun Baths, Abundant Sleep and
Rest, Outdoor Exercise, Proper Clothing keerea-
DR. NJ. H. HEALD gives especial attention to
Cases visited in Town or Country. a4
mar19-Tu, Th&Sat-fp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25

An entertaining love story, which lends right,
is printed complete on our second page.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
weather Y, cord.
REPORT cF THs SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT oF THs SIGNAL SERVICE.
IHf D WAsnNoroN, Feb. %
Probabilities Increasing cloudiness and ris-
ing Temperature will prevail from the Middle
Atlantic coast Westward to Ohio.
RsroareD DAILY Az PuBLdo SCHOOL NO. 1, Boy
DEPARTMENT..
WnmNGroS, Del. Feb, rs, 10, A. NJ.
Temper Height Dew Wind Rain
ature Of Baron Point Fall.
32O 29,92 in. 44.6s7S IN. W. DIN
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25

Gold closed, yesterday. at lI41S. Government
securities wego mostly Jsa1f higher,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
frs % wassErston.
INTEREST oESrEmRa N Taa HOUSE OF REPREsiN
-r TATIVEe TODAY

INTEHE5F UENFEITIFU7 n FHT HJUoE UE HEFHEbTN
-aast !. TATIyEs TO-DAY.
,f.a. la sael .ssa WAsHNGToE, Feb. %.
Ia the House the galleries are crowded, in ex-
psctstion Of scene on the ,reHolution expeili 6
Ames and Books. ..sie
THE CREDIT MoBIiIER RI P0RT-Irs CONSIDERATION
IN TIE HppsE. sF.e
Z Mr. Butler presented substitute for the COM
jmittee's resolution, dfrectlbg that the evidence
be referred to the Attorney General with recon
mendAtion that the same treserted to the grand
Jury for the indictment bf the offenders. The
speaker ruled ii out of order, and Me. Poland
opened the argumenti in favor Of the committees
,a.,,l,, ,.ion q
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-25
sECOhbI9 EDlrlDS.
n:Bo. r. N.
spsIa.

o. E spain laH atla
+FIF UH
FURTHER coarLi0AIIoEs IN MATTERS OF STATE.
4e@ 81 ~ at.Jt .1Aat y MADRiD, Feb. 25,
oordoba, the War Minister, persists in resign
ing. oAA
A Committee of RspublicAns and Radicals are
consulting on plAn for the settlement OF Il 9
ministerial crisis, and prevent a dissolution Of
the National Assembly. sita LIS '.... sIi
TIE MINIePERIAI, CRISIS EaDED- ndUERAs ELECr-
I'D PREsIpENF OF ASSEMBLY.
The ministerial crisis 10 ehded by the election
of the ministry by tae Assembly
,sFiguerasi was elected President Of Council,
and 10 his address he decla{ed there would be no
change in the programme q the government.