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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

TIE 15rH AMENDMENT "A celebration of the
Fifteenth Amendment, by our colored citizens,
il in progress at Sylvan Springs. A procession g.,
marched ont, about 10 4 O'Clock Large dele
cations had boon exnocted from Chester, Phil
adelphia, and elsewhere, but failed to arrive.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
A New cable.

TELEGRAPH FROM PORTUGAL TO BRAZIL.
LISBON, Aug. 21'
A steamer commences to-day laying the cable
between here and Rio Janeiro.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

canvass in the Third Ward, ammo unced elsewhere
is on account of unavoidable business engage
meuts. He greatly regrets the necessity. but
feels it to be his duty to take the step.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

The 74th monthly meeting of the Aid was al
30 held, last evening. and i2l5O were sold at 80
per cent and $3.50 at 34l3
The Central also held its 2sth monthly meet
idg last evening, and sold $4,000 at 40 per cent.
The Germania No. 2 held its 7th monthly
meeting, last evening, and sold $4,000 at 30
per cent and $1,000 at 3GlL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
DaiFp Gema,ertiAE.
JENKINS q ATKINSON.
wILMRR ATKINSON, .pubIluh sr.
80 Fos Terms, ETC., See Second Page

v-Persons leaving the city for the summer, and
wishing to have the DAILY COMMERCIAL sent TO
them. will please send us their address. Where the
paper In desired for less than one month the postage
had best be prepaid at this office. Bv prepayment
of postage by stamps, regularity OF delivery will be
tnaurad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
PhlIadeIphIa Weather.

sUNsHINY-RAIN ALL NIaHT-No DAMAGE.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 81.
The sun is shining III oclock) here, though it
is still cloudy, with winds South-westerly. Rain
fell all night without causing much damage.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
Political.

DEMOCRATIC SPLIT IN BAN FRANoIsco.
F-,1 SAE Francisco, Aug. 81.
The Democratic Convention split and each
wing Of the party has nominated a Legislative
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA, August 21.
Cotton lower, 1915@2Oc. Flour quiet super
fne So 5O(04 rs /; extras. $4.5O@5.5O; Penna.
extra family, 81 25(d8 25. Wheat dull and
steady red, $1.5sD1. go; white. $175s1 85.
Corn firm yellow, 62c. Oats, 39@47c. Whis-
key advancing sales at $l.02.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
Ths Msdses.

THE SENTENCE APPROVED BY THE JUDGE ADVOCATE
GENERAL.
WASHINGTON, August 21st.-The proceedings
of the commission that tried the Modocs have
been returned to the Secretary of War by Judge
Advocate General Holt with his approval of the
sentence. They will be Transmitted to President
Grant tomorrow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
Police Court.

The Mayor had but one case before him, this
morning Morris Heck was arrested for disor-
derly conduct, and the Mayor thought that M"r
ris had better pay g. fine, costs, and give 5000
bond to keep the peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
Weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

HkFOHT OF THE sItNAL BEHVIUE
WASHINGTON Aug. 81.
Probabilities For the Middle States high but
gradually falling barometer, north-easterly to
southerly winds, threatening weather with rain,
especially on the Atlantic Coast.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

-0verskirts on many imported dresses are
open in front and Tapped from side to side just
below the belt. There is deep point on each
side. and the back is caught up by sash almost
to the belt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

And yet The meteorological conditions do
not seem to change, and threatening weather,
with rain, is still probable.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
.ARRATT's ELECTRIc Disks

Are self-acting, clean, comfortable and durable.
They are worn with relief In Rheumatism, Neurai-
gia, Local Pains, Weakness Lameness, &C. They
supply gentle low OF constant electricity and have
q wider range OF use and help in the above named
class OF troubles than the ordinary battery. Sold by
Z. BRINGHURST Il CO.,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
. Marrtages.

11th, in Philadel-
phia, by the Rev. George Hale, Mr.. Thomas Rob-
lnson. OF this city, formerly Of England, to Miss
Sallie Z. Sippe, OF this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

Advices from Chesapeake City, say that the
canal Is broken and the water has undermined
several houses. The families had to be carried
out break is also reported at Delaware City.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
The "CIainlnDt." "

MR.. VITALITY HAS OBTAINED SATISFACTORY EvI-
DRHOE. 81
New York Aug. 81.
Mr.. Whally has returned TO England. He re
ports himself perfectly satisfied with the evi-
dence he has obtained regarding Tichbsurn claim
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
SECOND EDITION.
TREMENDOUS RAIN STORM.

ANAvALANoHE WATER.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

Thirty car loads OF seal skins and three car
loads OF California peanuts for the East, passed
through Omaha yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
MEnICATED WAX NIPPLE SHIELBS

For the relief Of mothers suffering from sore or
cracked nipples. Worn on the nipples these
shields are found soothing and healing. They keep
the nipples soft and moist and prevent the clothing
from chsfng the infamed surface. Prepared and
sold wholesale and retail by
Il. BRINGHURST Il CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists
Corner Sixth and Market streetF.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
THIRD EDITION.
THE GREAT STORM.

THE DAMAGE AT THE CANAL TERM1N1.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

FARM soLD.-Levi Garrett, of New Castle hun
dred, Gust south of the city line) has sold his
farm OF 70 acres, to George Savage, Of this city,
and Mr.. Garrett proposes to go into the grain
and fertilizer business with Mr.. Hayes Chandler
al Front and Orange.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

DISASTROUS consequences ofthe Broken Feeder
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
G%fMrst1ns.
CRAND EXCURSION
- -:i;g -

GRAND EXCURSION
q
TO NEW YORK CENTRAL PARK AND
THE PALISADES ON THE MA
JESTIO HUDSON!
The Water Witch Steam Fire Engine Company
No. 0, Will give grand excursion to New YORK, on
Thursday. September Ath,
Leaving Wilmington by special train, at b1b, A. NJ.
The superbly furnished cars of tho p. W. d b. X.
R., are engaged for the occasion and will run TO
Chester. West Philadelphia and Trenton.
On arriving at South Amboy the splendid tioating
palace, the
-
RICHARD STOCKTON,
VIII take the excursionists 10 New York, landing
tral Park"
EiiInger's Brass Band and ParioF
Orchestra
Will furnish the necessary music for those who may
wish to trip 1t on the light fantastic toe.
From New York theAparty remaining on the boat
will steam
UP THE HUDSON TO THE PALISADES.
Returning will pass the Kills and Sailors Snug
Harbor. Places OF interest and enchanting beauty.
1t is probable that the excursionlsts
May See the Graphic Balloon
Ascend on Its Transatlantic AERIAL voyage, as the
4th is the day appointed for its ascension,
caterer will be Oh board the steamer to supply
the necessares for the inner man.
Round trip tickets from wilmington, $780, From
Chester, 81 90. From West Philadelphia $500. From
Trenton, $500. Children half fare.
Tickets may be had at Adams Bros, 506 Market
street. at Davis cigar store, 6OG Snpley street, and
from members OF the company. auglS-tf
NOTICE
IN TO RXCURsIONIsFs
THE WILMINGTON 4 READING R. r. CO.,
invite the attention of
ExCURsToNIsTs AND SUNDAY SCHOOLS,
to their
New Picnic Grounds, atRLOck-
ards Bridge.
This ground is beautifully situated on the Banks
Of the Brandywine, about AZ miles north of Will
mington and 81 miles from Reading; has ample sup
ply OF water and shelter No charge Is mads for use
Of grounda Rates reasonable.
For information apply to p M. Ermentrout, Gen.
eral Ticket Agent, Coatesville; Geo. A. LeMastre,
Agent Wilmington, G. SToLz, Gen. Supt.
jel6-tf Coatesville.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
MEDICINAL WAFERS

And Geatine Capsules, especially adapted for ad-
ministering remedies of dlsagr0eabe odOr, unpeas-
ant taste or apt TO irritate the mouth or throat.
K BRINGHURST a CO,
Corner Sixth and Market atra4ta,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

Row AT FRONT AND JEFFERsoN.-At Front and
Jefferson streets, last evening, no little amuse'
ment, as well as disturbance was created.
drunken man came rolling along the street and
provoked a fight with peaceable citizen, who
pummeled him severely. But not satisfied, the
pugnacious individual collared a second, and
third, and even fourth person, all of whom
punished him pretty badly before he could be
prevailed upon to depart in peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
Nu PHYSICIANS.

Liebreichs Croton Chloral Hydrat new hypnotic
which, unlike the ordinary chloral, acts on the cere-
bral nerves and not on the heart. For sale by
K. BRINGHURST CO.,
Ap0thecaIies,
Corner Sixth and Market streeta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
The Railroad Broken in IS Places.

GREAT DAMAGE DONE. DOWN THE STATE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
The CLAYTON IIouse
ARRIVALS UP TO 1.SO P. NJ. TO-DAY

ARRIVALS UP TO 1.3O P. NJ. TO-DAY
L. Isaaos New York.
N. Robinson, City.
W. s. Auchinoless, City.
]. M. Hackett and wife, New York.
f. George Markham, Meriden, Conn.
H. O, Noble, New Britain, Conn.
James Todd Phila.
Joseph s. Sparks. Pbila.
John W. Case, New York,
W. W. Hopkins. Lancaster, Pa.
Herman Winter. Brooklyn.
O. E. Jadings, NJ D., Hartford county. Md.
L. ]. Hazel, baltimore.
r ". gshoon, Philadelphia.
W, H. FELTON,,
Hon. G Salisbury, Dover. -..F
Miss Ross Salisbury, Dover.
John jag, New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
SUooUs BELLADoN, coMII.

Hyosciami of English manufacture, Nitrite j
Amyl Aethyden Chord OF Chloraathyl, Phlorid.
Gin. Chloracetic Acid, Scherlngg Xylo Globules Of
Apia, drops each, French Capsules of Sandal
Wood, 10drops each; Capsules (Schering's) Of Xylo
and many other comparatively rare chemical and
pharmaceutical preparations at
X. BRINGHURST d CO.'S
Corner RtXtn and Market atreeta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21
FIRST EDITION.
SCOTTISH NOTES.

LETTER FROM REv. u. @. RIDGwAY ~ SAD DE-
sCRIPrION OF GI.Asaow-sTREEr sATuRNALlA AT
tdHT-DRUNKENNEss AND MISERY AN ESCAPE
TO THE HIELANDs AND PURER ATMOsPHERE.
Correspondence o. He Commercial
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-21

1t is not known with certainty whether there
has been any loss Of life from the storm or not,
The bridge keeper at the canal is missing, as
yet, and also his house and family, SO it was re-
ported on the train which started this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-31
PARAGRAPHICAh.

A Tennessee cotemporary asks: 'sWhat
do men want 1--WE. %s-1s Iorr" We don't know,
unless it is that men want their homes to be
Babe-ls.-FdyetterilIe Express.
An irrational exchange, commenting on
the prolonged leave of absence taken by q
distinguished officer for pleasure travel,
asks, "How's that for higb2" To which we
may be permitted to reply that isn't far
high at all: it's furlough.-C Cincinnati Times.
The funny man of the GAINESVILLE Tobacco
Leaf, says Congressman Shanks has pro-
posed plan for the Improvement Of IDdi-
ans. For our part we can't see the object
OF improving that race. They came very
near whipping the United States in their
unimproyed condition.
Says the Chicago Post: Another con-
vention of Clergymen has eulogized Daniel
Drew as living example of peaceful yet
active piety, and Daniel begins 10 feel that
he has got the eye of that needle drilled out
so that whole menagerie of camels could
pas through it.
Although old, the following definition OF
eifsminacy is good: The effeminated man
is weak poultice. He is cross between
;able-beer and ginger-2op with the cork left
pasture, with her hands filed with dande-
liors. He is teacup full Of syllabub; q
kitten in trousers; sick monkey with
| blonde mustache. he is vine without
any tendrilsI fly drowned In oil; paper
kite in dead calm. He lives like butter
| fy-nobody can tell why. He is as harm
less as pennyworth of sugar candy, and
as useless as shlt-button without hole.
He is as lazy as slug, and has no more hope
than last years summer fly. He goes
through life On tiptoe, and dies like cologne
water split over the ground.
An exchange says: John Ovens, the
comedian, disappointed an audience very
Unexpectedly, but bis excuse was a very
fair one: "During an engagement at the
Baltimore Museum, he fell in love with and
courted the beautiful Miss War6eld, the &C
knowledged belle and leader in the aristo-
cratic world of that city. Ovens benef
was announced and the Museum was
crowded to its utmost capacity, for the
handsome young actor was an
immense favorite with the the
ster-goers. A long delay followed
the last notes Of the Overture the band
sgain began to playa half and then ar
hour, when the manager appeared and
stated to the crowd that their money would
be refunded at the door, Mr. Owens being
unable to sppear. The scene which fol-
lowed cannO' be described. The next
morning the fashionable world was shaken
as by an earthquake, for the announcement
went forth that the beautiful Miss Warfield
had elopsd with Owens, and her cousin,
Miss ----, with afellow-actor of the come
disn,h
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STATE OF THE WEATHER.

Local Report for this City, Thursday,
Glof. 81 IR73.
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THE COURTS.

PROBATE CoURT.-The will of Mrs. NJ.
J. E. Scott was admitted to probate, and G.
l.. Lewis was appointed and qualified as
executor.
The will of Mary Bell, deceased, was ad-
mitted to prob tie, and W. r. Bell appointed
and qualified as executor.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-Staie VS.. Burton
Neal, charged with murder, still in the
hands of jury.
State VS.. Willis Barnes, murder, new trial
granted.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-Coller & Jones VS..
I bird National Bank, pending.
Ben. Echelcamp VS.. NJ. Vaughn, admins
traitor, pending.
Hardcastle, Gennett & Co. vs. n. & G..
Railroad, compromised,
FEDERAL CoURT.-The calling of the
District Court docket was finished.
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A DEVIL FISH IN A BOTTLE.
From the San Diego fCal.) Union.

|. from Ine oan OlegO NOdl.) OnlOn'
A miner from Arizona, whose name we
We were unable to ascertain, went fishing
down on Culverwel's wharf between four
and five O'Clock last evening. He had been
fishing but short time when he drew upon
the wharf an ordinary-sized black liquor
bottle. He was not frightened at the bottle
tut he was wonderfully erplexei as TO
what had "bilten," and how and by
whom the bottle had been attached to his
line, about a foot above the hook. The
miner called out, and several other
persons who were fishing near him ran to
see the wonderful catch. An examination
showed that there was a devil-hsh inside
the bottle, and that one of its arms extend
ed out of the neck, and was firmly eDtwiped
around the line. The devil-fish had prob
ably crawled into the bottle when young.
and finding it nice, comfortable residence,
be had committed the indiscretion of re-
mainiug there until he had grown so large
be could not get out. He had grown TO
nearly the size of bis glass house, and, in
fact, was crsmped for room. The miner
was very much elated over his prize, and, in
spite of the protestations of the crowd, he
broke the bottle to get better view of the
monster.
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West End sabbath seboo,.

Rev. c. d. Elliott will give an entertain
ment this evening and tomorrow evening
at West Bed for the benefit of the Sabbath
school OF that church. The entertainment
will comprise Bible readings and lectures,
illustrated by stereopticon of the largest
size, and with the latest improvements.
using the magnesium light or the oxy-hydro
calcium light. These pictures are un-
equslled ia this country, and there are none
better in Europe. They represent scenes
from the Old Testament history, scenes
from the life Of Christ, views from the
Holy Land, life in the Polar Regions, the
convent of St. Johise, concluding with the
voyage of life, fac simile of Coles cele.
brated pictures Of childhood, youth, man.
hood, and old age. The exhibition is of
the most pleasing character, and the build
ing ought to be crowded on both nj ghts.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-31
SinfnI Siffinp.s.

Dsvie Reed assaulted Hugh McCafferty.
and Hugh McCafferty assaulted Dayie
Reed, or at least it was so stated in the
warrants upon which they were arrested.
The court was Of the opinion that the
proof didn't sustain the charge, and the
cases were dismissed.
Joe Phelps and Noble Appel have been
living together as man and wife, without
having gone through the formality of OBJ
tanning permission to do so from the
County Clerk. A few days since, they
concluded to dissolve partnership, and Mol
lie took her departure, but didn't
take her personal effects. Wednesday, she
went back to get her ''plunder," whereupon
she was assaulted by Joseph. The latter
was arrested, but upon hearing of the
case yesterday, ives discharged.
John Wheelas, colorej, differed in opin-
ion with Sarah Henderson, touching some
question they were discussing. Instead of
endeavoring to win her over TO his wsv of
thinking by pulling her ihair, twisting her
nose, backing her eye, or by some other
similar ge' tie method, John was harsh
with her, and fell to beating toe IN
reasonable woman over The head with th5
bucket. By thus doing he not only failed
W gam LIS pOluJ, DUJ liz also Qam3geQ ble
bucket. Further particulars concerning
his little episode, may be obtained of Mr..
Wheels himself, who is sojourning at the
workhouse,
Thomas Fanwick held an inter
view with Judge Duling yesterday
with reference to the question as TO whether
or not the city ordinances allow a man to
use vulgar and pIof.ne language on the
streets of Nashville. He and q policeman
had a little argument on that subject the
day before, az which time they agreed to
submit the question to the police court.
The judge took the matter under advise
ment, read over the city ordinances care
fully, aided by a commentator, and then
decided that the policeman was right, In
other worts, that the city ordinances pre-
hibit Mr.. Fsuwick from using language of
the character indicated on the streets Of this
city. Mr.. Fanwick plsDked down V and
left the court room with his knowledge Of
legal matters very materially increased.
When George Ready was arrested yes
terday on the charge of being drunk and
disorderly, he said to the policeman who
was kindly guiding his lettering footsteps
toward the station house: "You can take
me wherever you please mister, but handle
me carefully, for l was raised pet"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-10-31
RAILROAD EMBARRASSMENT

The failure of the Lake Shore anu Michi-
gan Southern Railroad Company to meet a
call loan made by the Union Trust Comra-
ny was, it will be remembered, one of the
most exciting events of the "panic." The
transaction was finally closed yesterday by
the acceptance Of notes of the railroad COM
pany secured by Harlem stock at 80. Mean
while the chesapeake and Ohio Railroad is
in some embarrassment, and its President
admits the probability Of the non-paJment
of its coupons due the 1st of the mouth.
This, we believe, is the first serious miscar-
rage of railroad credit in the form of inter
est on bonds. 1t is to be greatly regretted,
because it touches the kind of American
obligations which, apart from Governments,
are most closely watched abroad. It is to
be hoped that some means will be discover
ed for avoiding the threatened failure i'll in
terest.-Ne,0 York Times, Oct. 26.
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THE SCHOLASTIC YEAR.
letter from s:;:er.atsnasus Fleming

Letter from Superintendent Fleming.
The following letter from the State Su-
perlntendent to one of the County Superin-
tendents settles definitely and satisfactorily
TWO or three questions of Importance to Sa-
perintendents and District Directors:
James w. Goodwin, County Superin-
tendent Lincoln county: Dear Sir-Your
inquiry involves the question, What is the
scholastic year in Tennessee? The school
law nowhere expressly declares the begin
ming and the ending of the scholastic year,
vet the indication of the year, by necessary
Implication, is sufficiently plain without
such declaration. Sub section IL of
section 7, which defines the duties
OF the State superintendent, pro-
vides that be shall "dnnnally submit to the
Governor, on or before the 10Th day of De-
cember, detailed report of his official pro-
ceedings for the gear ending the 3lst dag of
august preceding" thus making the scho-
lsstic year close with the 3lst Of August,
and begin, necessarily, with the LIST of Sep
TENDER. Tho first entire scholastic year,
therefore, under our present law, began
with tie LIST day Of asst September, and will
close with The 31st day of next August.
Inc OU60 SeCLlOu Vi tUo taW, eoolis WHICH
you Inquire, provides that "all sums of
money derived from State or county funds,
which are unexp ,nded in any gear, in
any public school district, shall go into the
hands of the County Trustee, fo- .diVis-
ion the neIt gear" Inssmuch as school
Expenditures for "the year ending the 31st
dag of Aug,Ist," will necessarily constitute
e principal.item in the report of the State
Superintendent, it clearly follows that by
the term "year" in the 50sh section, the
scholastic, and not the calendar year, was
m ant. Hence the provisions of the 50th
section, inregard to ''re-divisioa" of I'M
expended moneys, will not apply until after
the 31st day of August, 1874. All school
moneys that may have accrued to a dis
trict, under the former law, belong exclu-
sively to such district; aud cannot be SUBJ
jected to re-divsion among the other dis
tricts under the provisions of the 50th Sec
ton of the law. The former law allowed a
district TO retain is money unexpended.
The present law provides differently, but
does not and could not impair the righs of
districts acquired uuuer the former
law. Very respectfully,
JOHN N. FLEMING.
s ate Superintendent.
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TsIegraphic Report Jro1, Signal Service Corps q.
s. A., Of Observation, al 1856 o'clock p. My
the Pacific and Atlantic Line.
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LHAYss AERINE.
Southern act Line, except
sunday. 600 AK. 700 ?. Il.
Cincinnati Express, daily $50 T. =. 1880 2. a,
Cincinnati Night Express,
except Sunday. HOO ?, =, Bib A. y,
Lexington Hstl, except
Sundsy................. $50 A. II. $50 A. =,
Lexington EyrTerF, except
Sunday ........... 200 =, 1l:30 Ps <.
Lagrange Accommodation,
except Sunday. ........ 500 4. NJ, 6:l5 P. NJ
Lagrange Accommodation,
except Smcay.......... 9:35 A. M $50 P. n.
Shelbyville Accommodate
except Sunday. $50 A. H., $3.50 Pm.
Shelbyville Accommodate
Wexcept Sunday. 500 P. NJ, S;l5 Am.
6helbyville Accommodate
Sunday only. ........... $50 A, NJ, 7:00P. n.