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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
Amusement Not,s.

-In Biltmoro, Ford will reopen his Opera
House next month. Mr.. Ford it is understood,
has made engagements for his houses there and
II Washington with the following prominent
actors, actresses, companies and riugers Chris-
tine Nilsson in grand opera; Salvini, tho great
Italian tIagediap; Clara Louise Kellogg IN En-
gsh opera Lotta, Maggie Mitchell John Il.
o yens and Joseph Jefferson in comedy; Miss
Nelson in Shaksp 3fan heroiner; Madame jan
au.rhek in classical and domestic characters: the
Wallack company; Miss CLARA Morris. and Miss
Uarlutto lIeclerq in emotional drama; Alr Il. A.
southern Lord Dundreary) in his peculiar indi-
vidnaZatlons; lydia Thompson and her new
com oauy; Mis- Oats with comic opera; Mr. W.
j. florence. MIR Frank Mayo, Mr. Frank Chan
frau, the black Crook company aud others.
There is also probability that Mt, Il Twin Booth,
Madame Lucca. ramherk and Aimee's French
opera company will visit Baltimore professional
ly.
The Philadelphia Academy has been en-
IA sed for two Italian companies for the ensuing
season, one being Maretzek's lIucca troupe and
the other Strakoschs Nilsson troupe The
P4repa-liosa English troupe will not be here
neXt season, beiug engaged for season in Eng-
lmd Efforts are bong made to utganlze an
English troupe, with Kellogg, Mrs. Moulton and
Jehney Van Zandt IN the principal female sing
erA but the difficulty OF securing competent
male singers has thus far prevented the COM
pletIon Of the arrangements. Habclmann Will
probably he in it, Tha manager is Mr.. Q ID Hess,
Of Chicago. who was formerly quite eilcaessfhl
here with opera Aimee's opera b1uifa viii be
here again during the season.
In Philadelphia, the managers of The Acale-
my of Music propose 10 make some important
improvements in that building during the gum
npr Iccers. Thus far all the surplus income OF
the establishment has been spent in permanent
improvements, the exiting hment of debt, re-
pairs aud renewal 81 deco lons upholstery and
F..V, InI.
the directors desire to devote the surplus earn
ing to permanent improvements, so a. to make
the property Increasingly valuable From time
to time they add TO their splendid stock of scen-
sry. but employ none but trst-claAa artists, so
that the scenery is all of the highest character.
Tue effort to make the auditorium nearly fire.
proc az possible, 80 as to secure the lives of an
all!e nee i'll case of fire, is prosecuted steadily
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

NrGHr BLOOMING CEREUs Mrs W. G. Philips,
OF Greenbank started in a pot plant of night
blooming cereus, about Elk years ago. She care
fully nursed it for four years, but during that
time it did not bloom. The stubborn plant was
sent to friend at Newport, who has carefully
attended it up to this time, watering il when it
got dry, summing it when it felt pale, airing it
when it painted for breath, warming it when cold
full tending, with that previously given, was re-
warded last night by two fine blooms which
burst forth about eight o'clock. Now, the
blooming of an N. b. O., is Always a memorable
event the flower is splendid, and the ordor
is profound and delicious. Therefore as the
bloom lasts but few hours and then falls flat
and sightloss, like the dressesof female picnicers
caught in shower, the plant was hastily con-
veyed TO Mrs. Phillips where it was duly in
people. When the flowers were fully untlolded
they were cut off and placed in jar filed with
alcohol for preservation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
philadeIphIa's Centennial Hotel.

The Philadelphia correspondent of the Doyles-
town Itielligeucer writes as follows:
The Centennial Hotel project is quietly taking
definite shape Ii will be in all respects the
grandest hotel yet built in America in arep,
height, architectural adornments. and interior
sumptuousness and magnifcenee. II the plans
are carried out in the way contemplated, the Con-
tinental will be eclipsed, the new hotels in Chi
cago beaten. and the Grand Hotel Paris have a
new rival You know what Philadelphia can do
when she tries. Well, this time, il Lam rightly
informed. she is about to make one of her char
acterisic efforts. Possession of the ground
cannot be had this season. but noxt season it
will be ready, and then the excavations will be
commenced in earnest. Meantime the parties all
keep their plans very quiet. Tue site desgna-
ted in my correspondence at the time the BIZ
was pending in the Legislature is the one cho-
scn, and it will have three fronts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
AND PARTICULAR.
-vermont'a debt is but s2o7, 500.

---Vermont's debt is but S297, 500
A bad cane for a eripple-A hurricane.
Corn grows seven feet high in Kansas.
- Isabella Of Spain has visited tho Pope.
Vice President Wilson was in Boston yester-
day
A circuit court-The longest way home from
singing school.
Tho Book Of tho Danbury News man is hav-
ing wonderful sale.
1t is said that New York belle is writing
"the American Society novel"
1t is said that the Shah scratches his head
with the corner Of a eait-celiar.
The serious illness of Laura Keene in New
York greatly alarms her friends.
Is-Why didn't dog want place in the ark?
because he had a Darque OF his own.
An Ohio 10y cut OH four of his toes that he
might not be made go to Sunday school.
--MacMahon smokes more cigars than our
President. and when he gets angry he swears
A student at Cornell University soils lemon
ado IN one Of the college halls to save money to
pay for his tuition.
A man in San Francisco has been fooling
away fourteen months in making table out OF
100 900 pieces OF wood.
A new kind of stone mug for lager beer has
been introduced. II is 80 thick that it keeps
tha beer very co ", but il does not hold much
beer
1t is a remarkable fact that the moment
woman writes letter she is frantic to put it in
tho post-o1ice, although she may have been put
ting off the writing for six months.
Boston ladies' put on clean stockings when
they have their photographs taken. phoso-
pher is trying to study ont the reason. But the
most interesting point 0f inquiry is, how did the
reporter learn the fact
To the telegraphic announcement of n rail-
road accident near Schenectady, rece Itly, in
which one man was killed and several wounded
is added this important statement: =" The ex-
press train was delayed only one hour !"
AN erudil insurance agent sent the follow
ing dispatch to Western Office just after the
B Jston lire "0ur companies ali sound as nut.
Loss will not exceed @lOO, 900. Advance rates 20
per cent. and 80 ahead. Our motto is still soc
et IL en-"
1t is announced in the London papers that
the New Testament company OF reviaers TO the
scriptures have got as far as the fifteenth chap
ter Of Acts. AT the plst rate of progress they
will have finished tho now English Bible in about
eleven years.
A young man in Peoria sought to secure his
sweetheart by strategy; so he took her out for
II boat ride and threatened TO jump overheard in-
to the lake if she wouldn't marry him 1t did not
work. Sne offered to bet him dollar that ho
dlrent dive in.
-" Cannot something be done to prevent
young ladies from being insulted on our streets
at night Z" asks n Cncln lat paper. There can.
Just have the girls mother tuck her into her lit
tie bed about eight o'clock in the evening and
lock the door on her.
"A woman never realizes her necessities till
she attends auction sale. They tell of a wo-
man in Baltimore who had provided herself with
two hundred pairs of stockings. wooen and cot
ton. She is evidently intending to organize a
hose company somewhere
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
The southern Msthodist..
ASSEMBLING OF THEIR DISTRICT CONFERENCE =
NAMES OF THE MEMBER5 - THE PROCEED
lkus, NC.
the sa istury Ldvertls ,r.

ASSEMBLING OF THEIR DISTRICT GDNFEhENCE -
NAMES OF THE MEMBERS - THE PROCEED
lhas, &c.
srom the Sa isturJ kdyertis3r.l
The Eastern Shore District Conference for
the NJ L. Church South, convened at the
Trappe on Thursday, the Sd and closed it's labors
on tho afternoon of Saturday, 9Th. Its sessions
were held in Asbury Church.
Rev l. B Dev, Presiding Elder OF this Dis
triet, was Pr 0bfcto President of the Conference,
and presided over the deliberations OF each ses-
sion.
Tie district was we'll represented in tile num-
ber of "trayelling ministers ali being present
except one, Rev Wm. Il, Evans pastor at Cam
bridge who was bsent on account of i'll health.
number OF local preachers and laymen were
present az delegates. The following list gives
the names Of those in attendance
Rsv. |. B Dey, Presiding Elder and President
of Conference Rev. q Il. Watts and Mr.. Lauk-
ford, OF L ,stville Rev. l. Il Humphreys, Bell
Haven Roys. J. Litteton, T. II. LeCates and
Mr.. Weaver, Pungoteague Rsv. |. Il. Potts
and DIR. BroaAwator Atlantic Rev. M. Oldham,
Pocomoke Rev VIM, L Mitchell, j. D Jones
aud W. W. Disharoon Wicomico Rev. z. Il.
August, Hugh Jackson and VIM. B. Tilghman,
Salisbury Rev. Mr. Hebard, Berlin iev. NJ. s.
Colonna Rev. Levi d Travers, Dorchester
VIM Anderson, Cambridge.
90 Thursday morning the opening sermon was
preached by Rev. 2. +. August.
Thursday night sermon by Rev. Mr.. Oldham
on "Holiness." Friday morning. sermon hy
Rev L T. Potts. on Family Religion" Friday
night. sermon by liov. NJ. s, Colonna on Mark
1B. Is and IT, Saturday morning sermon by
Rev. O. i. Watts on Mutual Benefits of Religion
and Bnsiness" Sunday mornirg, sermon by
Rev. o Litteton on Sunday School," Sunday
afternoon address to Sabbath School. Sunday
night sermon by Rev. Hebard on Acts "a: %.
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, reports
were made by pastors OF their respective charges
on the following subjects.
/. Spiritual State of the church. 2. Missions.
8 Sabbath Schools. Finances. 5. Church
Literature 6. Church Prope .ty.
Gratifying reports were presented from each
charge on the above objects. There were inter
eBting discussions on the various topics before
the Conference from day to day, The sessions
were very harmonious and pleasant
The Conference closed its deliberations on
Saturday afternoon about o'clock. BY resolu-
tion vote OF thanks was rendered to the friends
at the Trappe for the very hospitahle manner IN
which the members of the Conference had been
entertained,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
The urE.

EXCITING RACE AT sHUTzsN PARK, yEsrERDAY-
" CAROLINE Va. Joe"
An exciting trial of speed was quietly conduct
ed at Shutzen Park, yesterday afternoon, at 4
O'Clock. But two entries were made for the
race. upon which nothing depended hut speed
the bay marc Caroline" and the black horse
joe, The crowd of spectators numbered
something less than 600.
Four heats were trotted in fine style, the two
first of which were won by Caroline in 271(
The third was won by Joe" in 30, "Caroline"
becoming unmangeable and coming in on a
run. This lost her the heat. The fourth heat
and race were won by the mare in 227.
Reporters were not invited, but the alert ones
of the COMMERCIAL were speedily placed in pos
session of the knowledge of the result.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
The Summer Resorts.

Nmngtoniau are scattered far aud wide
Some are at the Isles Of Shoals some at North
Conway, some ON the Main Coast, some at At.
lantic City. a numerous party at Cape Nay a
large company at liohoboth. Mr.. Hanson Rob.
inson we'll known here, is at NIontery Springs,
Franklin Co Pa. BrandySine Springs has its
large clearinghouse full of guests, mostly, il
not all, from this city. By another year, this
once famous watering place will hlys its repu.
tltion re established, and we may expect. il ac-
c1mmodAtious are provided for them that hun
dreda Of visitors will resort there.
There are now oyer two thousand visitor at
til different Virginia springs. distributed as fol-
lows White Sulphur, 5jD; Montgomery, $40;
Warm Springs. 100; Alleghany, 2ij Blne Ridge,
80; Healing, IS; Sweet Chaly 80; Rock
bridge, 80; Yellow sulphur, $50; Rlck Alum l5O;
Jordan Alum, so.
--"Camping out" ia very popular in New En-
gland The Winnisimmet boat club will cruise
along the shore of Mass lchusetts to the Isle Of
Shoals. Several tents will be taken along. and
the VOYAGE will be made by easy stages IL ia
calculated that thirty miles per day can be tray
eled. Marbehead Neck, Gloucester, Rockport
and several other places are laid down as stations
and Sundays will be spent in camp About
dozen gentlemen, and half as many ladies', have
nignihed their intention to join the party.
To climb up Mount Kiarsarge at North Con-
way il occasionally varied by an encounter with
rattlesnake. 0ne three feet long and with 6
rattles was recently killed there and shortly be-
fore gentleman killed one with 16 rattles.
Gilmore is at the Grand Union. Saratoga,
with half of his band and Mr.. Baldwin has the
otheHhalf at the Profile House, White Mountains.
At the Isle of Shoals five hundred persons
dned at the Appledore last Saturday.
Anna E. Dickinson has gone to Swampscott
to spend few weeks with some of her friends.
The Long Branch fishermen say that $780,
900 il realized by the sale of soft-shell crabs
caught aud sold during the season.
Since the middle of June one thousand col
ored walters have passed through Virginia to the
Northern summer resorts and watering places.
1t is rumored that Miss Nellie Grant, daugh-
ter of the President, is at work on a summer
book to be called Sketches from Life at Long
B ranch"
Water is selling at seveuty-dve cents bar
rel in Newport, soft water, in some instances,
being carted more than a mile.
There are nineteen hotels and ono hundred
and forty cottages at Cape May.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS. a
New Caste.
Correspondence OF the CommercIal.l
New CASTLE. July 16.

Correspondence of the Commereia.l
New CASTLE, July 16.
The busy noise of the saw and hammer in.
creases, and is spreading in all directions. Our
quiet, staid old town has undergone radical
change in the last few months, and is now one
of the most busy, thriving and prosperous towns
Of the State
Parties from Wilmington and varions other
pla4'es daily visit u.s. coming principally on fish
ing excursions, while many are located for the
summer months. Our fishing grounds are ex-
cellent, and angling and yachting afford deiight-
full and exciting amu5ements.
The Taskers axe busy. A very large force OF
bricklayers are at work on the new rolling mill
while the carpenters, in the meantime, are pre-
pairing the frame work.
At Buel's umbrella factory, Yesterday morning.
the large engine was started, to test the working
of the machinery. Everything proved to be in
good working condition, and active operations
will soon be commenced
This firm proposes. in the fall, to erect num-
ber of dwelling houses, for the accommodation
of their employees. .=..
The schooner PhildnttropiS arrived in the
harbor, yesterday, with a load of lumber, for
MIR. Giles Lambson, one of our lumber mer-
chants. 1t came from Bangor, Maine.
A race took place. yesterday, between the
neither claimed a victory, being tie race. The
course was from our harbor to the mouth OF the
Christana and return. Good spe.d was made
for light wind.
Isaac Riding. in his YACHT Maid Queen, on Sun
day, made the run from Fort Delaware to Nav
Castle, in twenty minutes. the bost time on re-
cord. j.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
ORGANIZED is4s.
JOHN M'LEAR & SON,
Exchange and Deposit Bank
no. sO2 MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON, DEL

DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, Subject to check at sight
(same as at National Bank,) solicited from firms,
corpo'ati and individuals
FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST per annum allow
ed on deposits, payable on demand.
SPECIAL AnRANGEMEN rs for interest made on
deposits of specific sums, for liked periods.
COLLIE TI0NS of Dividends, Notes, Interest,
Drafts, &c made with patch, and accounted for
che day payment is ceived.
CHICKS en- Banks in Philadelphia, New York
3 SOP, Baltimore, Delawar-, Pennsylvania, and
Washington will be credited on receipt from cas-
toners at par.
curities, Odd, state Bonds, Railroad Bonds and
Stocks bought and sold on commission. Local Sc
curitles speciality. Being represented in all the
principal cities by reliable Correspondents we are
prepared to attend to any business in this line with
prOmptness and despatch Persons wanting to buy
dr sell are Invited to give US call Quotations Of
the active Stocks at Nav York and Philadelphia re-
teived dativ at our otilc'.
for sale
EVERY KIND OF Legitimate Banking done.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
Athletic sports.

The live mile scull race between john Biglin
and Ellis Ward, for $500 a side, at Springfield,
Mass yesterday, was interrupted by the sudden
illness of Ward who tainted in his boat. He
was suffering from cold, and tho exertion
brought on "a slight congestion" OF the lungs,
causing vertigo. At a late hour last night Wards
condition was comfortable, though he was very
weak
The Mutuals defeated the Bostons yesterday
at New York, by score of 13 to T.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
Police COnrt.

Peter Skelley, was up on a charge of the larce-
ny OF some confectionery from Michael Ryan, at
the 18th street Market house. The case goes to
Court and the bail $500.
Henry Zebley and Charles Schuster, both fol-
disorderly conduct, were fined $5 and costs and
held for 5000 to keep the peace.
Anthony Cannon and James Boyer were
charged with similar offence. They were held
for sentence.
William Lane and Jane Cheers, for disorderly
conduct, were each fined So and costs, and held
for 5000 for their future good behavior.
Owen Fisher was bound over for $500 to ap.
pear at Court. for disorderly conduct and COM
mitting an assault and battery on William Price
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

DIR Fisher the port physician of Boston, rec
ommends that two additional hospitals be erect
ed in that city. one for yellow fever and one for
ship fever and he says that, should the chole-
ra appear third building or ship will be need
cd
Two cases of cholera are reported in Cleye-
land. Ohio Two deaths from cholera were re-
ported at Cincinnati yesterday. The Health
Officer Of the latter city is endeavoring to as
certain the whole number of cases not fatal
since the appearance Of the disease, whi'h is
believed to be of very mild type.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
1hc uealth of vlce presIdent Wilson

Definite Information has reached Vice -Presi.
dent Wilson'S friends here in regard to his ply
sical condition He has had a defined. though
rather slight attack of paralysis. The stroke
deprived him of control of the muscles of one
side Of his face and has considerably dsfgured
him. Il has as a consequence somewhat affec-
ted his speech. He has had the services of sew
eral of the most distinguished physicians who
have given special attention to the treatment OF
paralysis, and they hold out strong hopes of
permanent recovery in case he will wholly alb
stain from brain-worli for the present 1t is re-
garded as extremely doubtful whether the ply
s clans will consent TO his presiding in the Senate
at the opening of the next session.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

The ship Juyenta arrived at Sydney Cape
Breton, on Monday, from the West Indies, with
yellow fever on board. She had six deaths from
tho disease during the voyage.
The steam planning mill OF Lyon, Dillard Il
Co., and other buildings in Meriden, Conn,
were yeste rdav destroyed by fire. The total
loss is about $50, 900.
salsonl5lo c1nundrnn; "Why is it that
lightning never strikes an organ grinder that
they nsVer fall into the river and get drowned,
that they never starve to death, and are never
bitten by mad dogs 2"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
SECOND EDITOR.
Kouttchy.
FOUR FIRES AT LOUISVILLE, LAST NIGHT.

FOUR FIRES AT LOUISVILLE, LAST NIGHT.
LoUIsvmLE July 1G.
Four fros occurred fbre, last night, which
we're J. Z. Wthois Il Co.'s fine cut tobacco
y--burned-loss $4,000 Herbert Wrights
Mill Furnishing Establishment -burned-loss
$4,000; Bomberger, Blo'm Co.'s block, be-
tween 9Th and Green ani Walnut streets, de-
stroyed; Vernon's groceE and other buildings.
The loss on the block ianot yet estimated es-
tmated
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

LOAN ASSOCIATIONS A special meeting Of the
Young Mems Loan Association was held, last
evening to take action on proposed amendments
to the bylaws. Il was determined to issue a
new series of stock the number of shares not to
exceed 500 and also to allow III per cent to retir-
ing shareholders.
At monthly meeting of the Star Loan Assc-
citation, held on Tnurslay night last, $1,000 sold
at is per cent premium ; $1,000 at 1871 and 5000
at 10. ..
The Brandywine Loan, last evening, sold $115O
at 1897 per cent premium and 5000 at 12}s.
The mutual Loan at a meeting last evening,
sold $1,000 at 2s14 and $1,000 at 2715.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

CHURCH RENOVATION. The German Baptist
church, at 9Th and French streets, will undergo
alteration and repairs very soon. The second
floor will be torn out, gallery will be built and
new and larger windows. to correspond with the
enlarged room, will be put in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

MEETINd OF THE DEMooRAcY.-A meeting of
Democrats was held last evening, at their rooms.
and the following Committee was appointed to
nominate an Executive Committee and board
of officers
First Ward L W. Farmer; 2nd Ward, William
Bareford; Sd Ward, William II. Baxter: 4th
Ward James p. HAYES 9TH Ward, J.. H. Publ +;
9Th Ward, William G. Baugh 7th Ward, ID.
Bradford; 9th Ward, A. D. Chaytor; 9th Ward,
Adam Orr; 10th Ward, Lewes P. Lynch.
The meeting adjourned till next Mondty
night when the above Committe will make til cir
report
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
Menther REGARD.

REPORT OF THE eI4NAL SERVICE
WASHINGTON, July 16.
Probabilities Northerl winds AID generally
clear Meather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

sS-Persons leaving the city for the summer and
wi hing to have tho DAILY COMMERCIAL sent to
them will please send US their address. Where the
papcr is desired for less than one month"; the postage
mad best be prepaid at this olcc. b prepayment
of postage by stamps regularity OF delivery will he
insured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

JR. o U. A. M.-The State Council Jr. Order
of United American Mechanics, held quarterly
meeting at their Hall, in this city yesterday
Councillor t. G. Appleby. presided. The attend-
ance was good, and considerable amount of
business was transacted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
entertainments.
.HIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL
OF THE
WILMINGTON RIFLE CLUB,

ENhiRD AhhOAL FESTtNAL
OF THE
WILMINGTON RIFLE CLUB,
At tho schuetxen Park,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
JUEY Fl, %2, x3, "A, 1873,
$1,000 woRTH OF PRIZES.
programme:
MONDAY, JULY 2Ist, Receiving of invited
xuests and oroces ion TO the Park
sHOo ING TO commence on July 2lst, all P. M,
IN July 2xd, 23d, and 24th, at A. NJ, ana
lose on July 2st, 22d ana Esd, at ?. M, and on
July 24th on Bulls Eyes Targets. At IL 2noon and at
Targets or a Onion and Man at 2. NJ.
Dis rRIBU rIUN OF PRIZES, I. NJ.
A Full Brass and string BnDd will be In at
tendance on Monday and THURSDAY. morning, alter
loon and evening.
Carriages and OmnbugseI will be in constan.
connection with the street Cars to the Park.
TICKETS Admitting Gentleman and Ladies. 5tc.
SINGLE TICKETS 10 -
Patent swings, Plays and Amusements for GILL
Iren anu the Public general -
iyii-6t Ills EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16
The spanish Rebellion.

THE oARILsrs CLAIM 10000 MEN UNDER ARMS -
ATTEMPTED INsURREouoN.
DAYoNNE, July 1G
The Carlsts claim to have ten thousand men
under arms. An attempt was made last night at
an Insurrection in Barcelona at pub!ic-meet-
ing. The speakers advised the people to over
throw municipal Government aud burn the
churches and public bdildings All is quiet now.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-07-16

TIE FIRST RIPE PEAcH-Gecrge j. Porter
Esq near Loretto Station, punsd the first
thoroughly ripe peach (Hale's Early vaiistyJ
from tree in his orchard on last Tuesday, July
sth This is the first ripe peach of tha season
in the county.--Princess Anne True M1,y'dnd-