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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

THE PROCEEDINGS YEsTBRDAY- ADDRESS OF At
ToRHEY-aEEERAL LoRE-THE CHARGE OF THE
COURT.
Especial Correspondence of the Commercial
Dover, June TO-
Court opened at 10 o'clock A. NJ, when Attor-
ney General Lore opened his argument for the
State and occupied the time till 130 P. Nj. when
the court took recess till 3,
Mr.. Lore said that the law on which the State
in this case depended, had been 30 clearly and
definitely laid down. that he did not consider it
even worth the while to review it. He referred
to the various theories and views that had been
given, that the burden of the State to prove
case Of sanity, a ruling he had never heard
in court OF Justice that man must be con-
sidered sape until proven otherwise. He then
proceeded to quote from various authorities, to
to chow that party committing homicide must
be uncontrollably insane before such plea
could justly be entered that on the matter of
the prisoners confession being placed in evil
denee, it was not absolutely necessary to accept
that part exculpating the prisoner; that must
be considered by the jury The speaker then ad-
dressed the jury, and congratulated them on the
patience they had exhibited during this trial, and
then took up and reviewed the argument Of the
defence. Following this he portrayed the prin-
cpal actors in this crime, then the tragedy itself.
aud prcte ded to showI why the State should
.rosecute and upon what grounds. The whole
effort was a mastery and eloquent ore, dealing
in no undue harshnesn, but only translating the
facts of the as he believed them to be.
Inc OOurU Iehbb6u1Dl6u NJ D OClOChs NJ,
when Chief Justice Gilpin addressed the Jury
with a few preliminary remarks, and then pro-
ceeded to deliver his charge to that body. This
document is an exceedingly lengthy one, cover
ing fifty pages Of closely written manuscript,
and occupied about two hours in its delivery.
Murder in the several degrees or the several
grades of murder, were clearly defined, giving
all the law bearing on the snbject to show to the
jury the important action OF duty which they
had to perform and how to do it, The greater
bulk of the document was q review Of the crime
and how it had been committed; Of the evidence
which had been rendered by both sides
and of the weight of the various authorities
which had been quoted on this occasion.
At the close Of the reading the charge, at 8
o'clock, the Bailiffs in charge of the jury wers
re-sworn and the jury was then ordered to retire
to consider their verdict
The Jury did not return, and at this hour 10
o'clock P. NJ, they remain ont. 1t is under
stood they will not make return before morn
ing.
THs VERDICT, THIS A. M-THE PRISONER RE
MANDED FOR TRIAL FOR ARSON.
DOVER, June lis A. M.
The jury has just returned a verdict Of "Not
Guilty." on the ground of murder in solf-de-
fence
West was committed to answer the charge of
arson, next October, j. A. A.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

DARING RoBBERY.-A bold robbery WAS COM
mitted in the dwelling of Mr.. Hansbury, residing
in Market street below Second, last night. Mrs.
Fl. was proceeding from the front to the rear
part Of the house, in the second story, when she
encountered man at the head of the stairway,
who seized her struck her two or three heavy
blows in the side, and then quickly ran his hand
in her pocket extracting her portmonie contain
ing $50, and fleeing precipitately. Mrs. H
screams attracted the attention of a clerk below
stairs, who sent man to guard the front door
while he searched the house. but the thief had
eluded him. The thief was recognized as a
white man, but Mrs. H. can give no further in
formation concerning him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting.
THE FIRST RELIGIOUS aERvIdEs-NEED FOR MORE
BOARDING HoUsEB- RENTAL OF TENTS.
Correspondence of the Commercially


BOARDING HoUsEB- RENTAL OF TENTS.
Correspondence of the Commeroial.l
REHoBOTH BEACH, June 10.
We have cleared OF and laid out the Camp
meeting ground ct Rehoboth Beach. The first
Religious service was held in the grove on last
Sabbath afternoon, the President OF the Associa-
ton officiating.
The grove is a lovely spot. The hotel Is now
enclosed and the work, in general. progresses
satisfactorily.
We need several boarding houses, one at once,
as the two now on the grounds are crowded
Who will provide for our necessities in this res
pect7 A number Of boarding tents will be re-
qured during the campmeeting. Thousands of
people will be here who will have no tents and
must be provided with food and shelter There
is fine chance for business. Let the enter
prising, to the number that lis sufficient, come
out aud try it.
write more particularly to say that all per-
SOUS wishing the Association to furnish them
tents are requested to send in their names at
once. Tents either board or CANVASS will be
furnished at prices corresponding with rates at
other leading camp meetings. cannot yet give
q list Of prices, as our negotiations are not fully
completed; but no one need fear any imposi.
tiOn. .f.T5 I.
Editors Of newspapers in Philadelphia. Will
mington and Baltimore, and those throughout
the Peninsula, will greatly aid the association
and confer public favor by publishing the
above in the next issue Of their respective pa
pers. RoBT. W. ToDD.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

Galveston Railroad in Kansas, fell on Saturday,
while train was passing over it. The bridge
and train were entirely demolished, but no per-
son was seriously injured.
The Lowell Corporation Company's Cotton
Mill at Lowell, Mass, was damaged by fire yes
terday morning An employe named Ross was
badly burned.
Christian Hartel has been sentenced in New
York to five years imprisonment, for stealing
letters from the Post-oifice
Thomas Mcclure, a letter carrier, was detected
robbing mail bag in an alley, in New York yes
terday. He was sent to jail.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

X. OF P. IN UNIFORM. "A number of the
Knights Of Pythias, OF this city. have organized
a company which has uniformed and equipped
ma on the 10th of July. The company is unlim-
tied in number. The officers are Chief Com
mander, Joseph @. Jones 1st Assistant, Saml.
Rodgers I'd, W. ]. Jefferis Sd, A, II. Holngs-
worth 1st Sergeant, VIVA. F. Thompson I'd,
d. S. Truitt Sd, d s. Smyth 4th, James Nc
Intire 1st CORPORAL, p b. Huested I'd, J. SUIT
ton Sd. NJ. D. White 4th, J. W. Canary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Rinas.

Llendwier and Indiola both captured nine
rings each, while five had secured eight. The
charges were declared draw on the part OF the
above, and, after another tilt Indiola secured
the first prize. silver tea set, while Llendwier
got the second, gold watch.
Kirkwood carried off the third. gold-headed
cane, while New CASTLE secured a trophy in the
shape of tin cup for his being the lowest on
the score. Indiola was thrown by his horse shy
ing against an arch, and was hurt slightly, but
notwithstanding, he secured the first prize, amid
the plaudts of the multitude.
The Queen Of Beauty selected by the Knight
of Indiola was Miss Emma Johnson. of No. 1919
Davis street. Philadelphia, who blushiAgly bore
her honors. The coronation Grafton was deliv-
cred by John j. Rogers, Esq.
There were several fine riders among the
knights, and several of them displayed great
adeptness in the handling OF the lance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Violent Assault.
A MAN Almost Munprnl1. Last NroHr.

A MAN ALMOST MUnUEHLJ, LAST NIGHT.
Last night, as W. Willis, resident beyond
11th-St. bridge. was walking along Church street.
he was assaulted by three men at Sixth. Under
the shadow Of an awning two of them seized
which knocked him insensible, and at noon to-
day, he was still unable to speak. The affair
was witnessed by several persons, who did not
go to Mr. WIS rescue, although he called Justify
for help.
He was removed to the City Hall shortly after
the occurrence, but was not recognized until
o'clock this morning. Those who made the as
sault fed and are unknown.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

RECOVERY OF STOLEN HoRsEs.-On Monday
night, two horses valued at 5000, were stolen
from the stable Of John Logue, carter resid-
ing in Hedgeville, something after ten o'clock,
Yesterday, the horses were returned to their
owner by colored man, who recognized them,
took them up along the public road, attached to
a wagon. 1t seems that the thief proceeded in
the direction of Fairville, Chester county, after
the robbery when he stole wagon to which
he attached the horses and then came back in
the direction of Wilmington. The owner of the
wagon was on the hunt of it, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

DELAWARE STATE MEDICAL Society The Del
aware State Medical nociety convened at Mid
dletown, yesterday, but we have only partial
report of the proceedings. Swithin Chandler
was elected President, David Hall, Secretary, and
H. f. Askew, Treasurer. It was resolved to
send delegates to the National Society-6 from
New Castle, from Kent and 3 from Sussex
counties. We can give only portion Of the
delegates-Dra Askew, Porter, Bush and Max
NuBsex
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Police Court.

Daniel Manluff was required to pay the costs
for disorderly conduct.
For like offence, more aggravated, Reuben
Henderson was fined $5 and held in 5000 for
good behavior.
Michael Kehoe, for an assault on Anna Ward,
was fined 81 and bound over in $500 to keep the
peace.
James Jones was arrested for throwing stones
in the street, given hearing. and remanded for
sentence.
-Four drunks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
FIoada nLLnuin.

St, Louis was visited by severe rain and
thunder storm on Monday night. 1t began at
hx O'Clock in the evening, and after an inter-
mission from eight to twelve O'Clock, recon-
mehced, and continued until morning. An i'm
mense quantity of water fell, choking up sewers
ana iiooding streets and cellars to the depth of
several feet. Several houses were undermined
and an number of trees and ohimneys blown down.
Inc lightning struck several houses, and the
working of the fire and police telegraph was in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Why stokes was Granted a New Trial.

The Court of Appeals ut Alabany, as by a un-
animops opinion granteda new trial to the muir
derer Stokes. The principal reasons are as fol-
lows: The charge to the jury is erroneous on
the fact Of killing, and called on the prisoner TO
mitigate or justify, There was error in exclud-
ing proof of threats by the deceased to kill the
prisoner; also, in permitting Mrs. Morse to con-
tradlct Jennie Turner in collateral matter call
ed out on cross examination of Jennie. namely,
whether she left Mrs. Morses against her wish
and because the detectives were after her, soon
after tho homicida
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
The nhnlern.

The cholera is increasing at Memphis. There
were IL interments in that city yesterday against
II the day before and at six o'clock last even
ing the undertakers had received orders for IA
Onrlals for to-day. Among those i'll of the dis
ease ls Jacob Thompson, who was Secretary of
me lntenior under President Buchanan. At
Nashville the disease is said to be abating and
OF milder type, under the influence of cooler
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

THE ALPHA SIGMA-The Alpha Sigma Society
of Prof. Reynolds's school. will give supper in
the school building this evening. Toasts have
been prepared for the occasion, and their decla-
matory powers will find vent in this way, instead
of in an entertainmet-that is if they do not be-
come too full for utterance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

L. o. o. f.

INSTITUTION OF THE FIRST REBEccA DEGREE
LODGE IN THE STATE.
The officers OF the Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
of Delaware, went to Rokeby, in Brandywine
Hundred, last night, and instituted Rebecea
Degree Lodge, the first in the State.
Hope Lodge, of this city, will confer the de-
gree Of Rebecca upon several ladies, this even
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
The LnmpIey NIurdereru,

In the Circuit Court at Annapolis, Md, yes
terday, Joshua Nicholson, one Of the murderers
of Mrs, Lampley, was sentenced to be hanged at
such time AZ the Governor may designate. It is
supposed he will be executed on the 1st of
August, to which day his accomplice, Holahan,
has been respited, and they will both hang
together
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
The Acquittnl Of West.

The jury's verdict in the West case is estab-
tabished upon q Ane-spun legal fiction name
ly that there was no prosf West murdered Tur-
ner, except the formers own confession, in
which he declared that 1t was in self-defence.
To accept this confession, at all, (srgusd Mr..
Salisbury you must take II entire; IL you re-
lect the self-defence part, you can take none.
and nobody has proved by any other evidence
that West killed Turner.
Time and space do not permit our dealing
fully with this legal farce to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

=, Pluto Indian prisoner named Tom, recen-
NY attacked guard At Fort Alcatraz, CAL, and
was shot dead on the spot.
W q. Davis, an escaped lunatic, was found
On the PennsylvaniA Railroad track, near Har-
Ilsburg, on Monday night, with his head almost
severed from his body.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
The clayton House .
sa
ARRIVALS UP TO 1.S0 P. M, TO-DAY

ARRIVALS UP TO 1.30 P. M, TO-DAY
Herman Winter, Brooklyn.
W. d. Bush, City.
J. +. Reeve, N. Y.
Mrs, Buzby, City
Q: T. Cummings Boston, Mass,
W. IL. Allen, " Z"
Chas D. Knight, Phila.
John McAlakin. " wife, Cape May, N j.
d. b. Slipper, Phlia.
Thomas Mustler Baltimore.
L. Stanum, Lancaster, Pa.
], II. Primrose, Smyrna.
Samuel Harding, New York.
VIM. Miller, Baltimore.
F, d. Teer, City.
D. Dalgell, Edgemont, Mass.
Ben Ferris, City.
O W Gouert
Mount. Strickland
Charles Bennett, Phila
Frank W Lynch, :"
Alex Beck "
Thomas Jenney, Vicksburg, Miss.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
New York.

ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS OF MINISTER ORR.
New YORK, June IL.
The remains of Minister Orr were escorted by
the Knights Templar to Mr.. Gorman's room, AZ
the City Hall, where they will lie in state.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, June IL.
Probabilities For the Middle states, North
erly to Westerly winds, clear and clearing wealth
er, but accompanied by rain areas during day
from Southeastern New York to Virginia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
spain.

MUTINY IN GEN. vELARDE's COMMAND.
MADRID, June IL.
A mutiny took place in the command of Gen.
velarde, caused by Supore, . captain. Twelve
hundred Of the troops remained faithful and re-
tired with the General to the fortress.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

POSTAL Wilmington's supply of pos
tai cards 10000 was received on Monday, OF
which only 1000 now remain unsold. An order
has been forwarded for another supply Of so,
O00
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

Newark.
Correspondence of the commerclal.I

correspondence uI tHe OUunueEcIHI'I
RE-ARREsT OF THos. RLEY.-Thos. Riley,
who we mentioned, on Friday last, as being ar
rested and searched, both in person and his
house, for $3.50, which he was supposed to
have abstracted from the pocket-book of Mr.
Mills, Philadelphia salesman, was re-arrested.
last evening, at the instance of Mr.. Mills, who
had again come to Newark and was taken be
fore Esq. Ray for further examination. It was
given in evidence that Mr.. Riley had paid out
upwards of $48 since the occurrence, OF the pos
session Of which he could give no satisfactory
account. Riley was therefore committed to New
Castle in default of bail to answer the charge Of
larceny before the Grand Jury.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
From Memphis,

HEAVY RAIN sToRM-INJURY TO CROPS, BUT BENE-
FIT TO HEALTH.
MEMPHIS, June IL.
tremendous rain storm, last night, damag-
ed the crops in the country but has improved
the sanitary condition of the city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHnADELPHIA, june II.
Gotten quiet but firm /; 1917 02O16 -four weak
superiine S41s@$5 extras $51S69$61s State
Ohio Indiana extra family S716@$SL rye
-four dull, az wheat greatly unsettled red,
$1.6O@$1.70, amber $175@$1.80 spring, $1 so
W" tie $1.77d$I.90 rye dull, 85, Corn higher,
yell w. 59@61 mixed western so. Oats firm,
Ce 50 light mixed 481f. Whiskey held 95
Gold 17ss.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
waIwOrth, the ParrieIde.

HE PLEADS " NOT GUILTY " OF MURDER.
NEW York, June IL.
Young Walworth pleaded not guilty to the
,harge of murder. The trial is expected to be
gin in about two weeks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
WILMINGTON DEL. WEDNESDAY, IL, 1873
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The stated monthly meeting Of the Delaware
Historical Society will be held on Thursday eve
ming next at ~ o'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
COMMITTED TO THE ALMsaousE. Mar.

COMMITTED TO THE ALMsHoUsE.- Sutton
and Alexander Hart (col.) we're committed to the
on the South side, in very dilapidated condi-
tion, having walked, so she says, from Delaware
City Hart was insane, and was brought into
the cells about day this morning, from New
street, where he resided, and where he was
condition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
Aeaths.

RossITER.-I this city, on the 9th inst, Joseph
ROssiter, aged a years.
The friends and relatives of the family are re-
Bpectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his
late residence, No. SIG West Fourth street, on
Thursday, 12tn inst at IN O'Clock.
Services at O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
ACQUITTAL Or THE PRISONER, ON THE
GROUND OF sELF-DEFENCE.
He ls Remanded to jail for Trial foE
Arson.
10y Telegraph to the COmmercIal.l:

DOVER June IL.
In the West murder case, the Jury returned a
verdict at six o'clock, this morning, of not
guilty on the ground of self-defense.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

CINCINNATI, June II.
A can of gunpowder in the house of George
Edmonds, minor at Steubenvile, exploded
while the children we're playing with fire. Three
children were killed and another fatally wound
ed.
The powder was carelessly placed In a cup
board
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

The woods ON the mountain known as An
thongs Nose in the Highlands Of the Hudson,
are on fire.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

:, The Bostons defeated the Mutuals at New
1ork yesterday by Q score Of to
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

NoTICE.-Walton d James will serve ice, daily,
IN TO those who desire take OF them pounds
per day at So cents per week. lott
NOTICE TO RXCURsIo NISTS - Potted Ham,
IN Tongue. Chicken and Turkey, al
Jos. JONES',
ja4-6t Fifth and Ka ket,
DIoKLRD OYSTERS, CLANS, lobster and sal
III mon, at JOS. JONES,
jeA-6t Fifth and Market.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

CHILD ScALDED.-A little child of Samuel
Miller residing on Market street, near Front,
was severely scalded at about noon to-day, by
having upset upon it kettle of tea f.om the
cook stove. The scalding fluid was poured over
juries The physician entertalns hope that it
may survive the accident, though its life is in
great iaoDardy
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11

The Nashua. Acton and Boston Railroad OF
New Hampshire, will be opened fer business to-
day. An excursion train, carrying Governor
Straw, Ex-Governor Smyth, members of the
Legislature and stockholders, passed over the
road yesterday.
President Grant arrived at West Point yester-
day, and will probably remain until Friday.
General Whipple also arrived at West Point yes
terday, and General Sherman is expected there
to-day.
An explosion of fire-damp occurred yesterday
in the Henry Clay Colliery, near Shamokin, Pa,
and fifteen men persisted from suffocation by the
resultant "black damp"
General Sohofield has telegraphed General
Davis, at Boyles Camp, to appoint court mar
tial on the spot for the trial Of the Modoc pris-
oners.
The trial of Wagner, for the murder Of two
women on the Isle Of Shoals, began at Alfred,
Me-, yesterday,
The massacre of the Modoc prisoners is de-
nounced by the Oregon papers 'ia unmeasured
terms"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
SECOND EDITION.
THE WEST MURDER TRIAL.

Conclusion of the Case, this
Morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
THIRD EDITION.
Ohio

TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE TO sTEUBENvILLE FAME
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
pecial Correspondence of the Commercial. j

THE PROCEEDINGS Yesterday ADDRESS OF AT
ToRHEY-GENERAL LoBE-THE CHARGE OF THE
COURT.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
The srory of the Ponca hier..

SCENE IN THE OMAHA COUNCIL HOUSE -sPKEoHEs
OF TWO MODERN oORNPLANTRRs-AN APPEAL TO
THE 'eRkAT FATHER, AT wAsHINGToN"-A NEW
YORK SUN REPORTER, WITH SHORT HAIR.
Letter from Wilmington Lady, Transcribed for
the Commercially
OMAHA AaENoY, NABRAsKA.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
I .O0K! LOOK! LOOK!

GREAT INDUCEMENTS IN COAL.
Stove, $3.50 per Ton.
Egg, $3.50 =" "
Extra Large Nut s575
Guaranteed pure; 2240 lbs to the ton; well
screened and delivered promptly by
A. NEWLtN KEITHLER,
Successor to Joseph Fout:
Once and Yard: Cor. West and Water ata.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
5tRlu advertisements.

u BKANDYWINE MILLS,
10th and French and 10th and Walnut Streets,
CuRRITuCk" Extra Family Flour
of the very choicest quality is reduced to
Per Barrel, ............$LOOO lash,
90 lbs tn Bags........ 500
40 lbs Is ,........ 2bl
20 Ids ~ oU
delivered to families throughout the city.
JAMES e. PRICE q CO.,
Ez-We guarantee this nour to give satisfaction.
my26-tf
EHyRY OUR LYKENS VALLEY COAL. 1T is
4 very superior fer use in mild weather, TO any
other Coal in the market,
GEO. w. BUSH q SON. Franch.Et. Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-06-11
MEWLIN KEITHLER,

Sole Agent for W. A. ALIENS PATENT KIND
paper
The wood is all dried In Kilns and is perfectly
dry and free from knots Families will find It very
economical Try 1t and be convinced. Also wold
by the barrel. ONCE and Yard,
mar21 .6m WEST AND WATER STREETS.