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Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04

venture here hasnot yet assumed shape-wheth-
or prDliminaries have been entered into or not.
Judging from what he has done in Pittsburg
(his paper there being At least equal IL not SUI
perior to any Journal in this city.) Mr.. Brigham
must be an entirely capable newspaper man.
Bat whether It is he or another, our people do
not care, 30 they can get some one to give them
morning paper worthy OF this community 1t
is humilisting to reflect that Boston, Baltimore,
Chicago, st. Louis, Louisville, cities Of but q
half or one third the population Of Philadelphia,
have newspapers every way superior to ours
There is rising feeling in this matter that cam
not be much longer quieted The starting of a
first class Journal Is usually considered dam
gerous speculation, but 1t would not be 30 here.
The people are ripe and ready for it and it would
be success from the first issne.
The Bridge question has been settled, as in
timated 1t probably would be, by the giving of
the contract to Messrs. Clark, Reeves q 20. Fur
therInore the present bridge has been closed to
vehicles, which proportionately lessons the dam
ger, though not entirely for II Is in such wretch
ed condition as to be almost hable to fall down
OF its own weight. By the game token atten-
tion has been called TO the condition of the wire
bridge. An attempt was made to reassure the
public on this head, but no one whe is in the
habit or crossing the structure needs to be told
chat II ts in Q ruinous state. The closing of
Girard Avenue Bridge to wagons will have effect
OF almost doubling strain already stretched
beyond its capacity. There have been muir
muriqgs} but the people do not seem to be
Wakened up to the full danger, know persons
however who would rather walk down to Market
ket street than cross at Csllowhill The bridge
is shaky and patched and shows every sign of
dissolution. Whore is thors another city that
would imperl the lives Of its citizens on two such
structures as are here referred to7 II any one
thinks me extravagent, let him come and sec,
Those of us who know feel that we cannot speak
strongly enough.
New Years was more general holiday than
usual. There are evidences growing yearly of
tendency to make the day conform TO the New
York standsrd. Formerly Christmas was the
only day here and New Yeafs the only one at the
other end of the Pennsylvania Railroad. But
we are speedily changing, Whether it is "the
tie that binds" that is doing the business, or
what il is, we need not stop TO inquire. Certain
il is that New Years calls are becoming very
fashionable in Philadelphia, and a few years
more may see US launched into the full of the gay
carnival. The forenoon of Wednesday was
pleasant, but rain set in afterwards which has |
continued in q sort Of intermittent way ever |
sipce This upon the heavy snow left on the |
ground, and complicated with ohoked up cutters |
and inlets has produced woful condition of the |
streets. We wade rather than walk. s'
INpKx
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
Anusenlents

The Hiberniana closes, this evening. 1t is
very interesting and pleasing entertainment.
The panorama gives lively impression of Ire
lands chief features, in Nature and Art, and
ihe little by-play of Oohan, and Misses Vincent
aiii Poinier, is well presented. The whole per-
iurmance il nnexceptionable, and deserves a
larger patronage than it receives.
On Monday evening, the engagement of
Little Nell, the California Diamand,n opens
81 me Opera House. Seats may be secured at
tle book-store of Boughman. Thomas Il Co.,
~ anu the box sheet already shows a good sale.
here will be large audience, from present ap-
edraLces The prices are down stairs 80
cents, 70 for reserved up stairs, 50 and so.
=. The Programme will be issued for the
Little Nelf' engagement.
-nllss Nelson, the English actress who has
mas been 20 popular In New York, played in Read
,lS on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. She
daily '0-' W.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
The Tnventor Of Padded Iron.

The process of pudding was invented by Hem
y ysa oort, an Englshman and patented by him in
,.1,. a,95 and l7s4 as new process for shingling
Welding, and manufacturing iron and steel into
Iars, Io. plates, and rods Of puEer quality and in
ia,ger quantity than heretofore, bv more effec-
.nal appleation OF ,fiFe and machinery, For
". .iis Invention Uort has boon called "the father
y, the iron-trade of the British nation and it is
estimated that his invention has during this CEN
|saty' given employment to six millions Of per-
IuiiS, ana Increased the wealth of Great Brit lain
|py three Thousand millions OF dollars Tn his
EXPERIMENTS for perfectiug his process Mr.. Cort
6pGGht G his fortune, and though it proved so val
F,aole, ne died poor, having been involved by the
epye[nment 5'eI in lawsuit concerning his patent
1m'en ,t oeggared him. Six years before his death
ne government az an Acknowledgements of their
gaoIhg' granted him a yearly pension of a thou
ollars, and at his death this miserly recon-
poise ed was reiuced to his widow to six hundred
md twenty-five. dollars. + - = : =
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
Petition! PetitIouI

Petitions for the Equal Representation, in the
Legislature, Of the people of New Castle Coun-
ty, are being circulated generally throughout
the county. Every citizen who desires a redress
of the disfranohisement under which we now
suffer should sign and see that his neghbor
does, also. Let the General Assembly be made
to feel that there is a strong popular feeling in
this movement for Reform, and that something
must be done in response to Il. When a petit
tion is full, toward it to your member of the
Legislature to be presented
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
The west Case.

RIDeELY AND sMITHERs NOT AWARE THAT THEY
WILL DEPEND HM-HIs PARENTS.
The excitement on the West murder case has
subsidized at Dover and the affair referred to with
mingled feelings of horrer and disgust. But
few, IL any, persons believe the confession made
by West, and yet the impression extensively
prevails that he will be acquitted. Although he
has intimated that Edward Ridgley, Esq, and
Hon. N. b. Smithers are to be his counsel,
those gentlemen have no knowledge of it yet.
The relations of West who are residents Of Sus-
sex county are very much panied at the occur
renee and have not been here to see him since
they came to attend his expected funeral on the
day of his arrival from Salisbury,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
ColIon MnnnlnclorIe. In 1hn IrnIt.h

'olion Manufactures In the United states
c VI the 956 cotton manufactures in tho United
I, tates ~ are in Massachusetts, 139 in. Rhode
stand, l3S in Pennsylvanis, III in Connecticut,
.,u aliu u In New York, aggregating 667, or more
man u, two-thirds of the whole Now Jersey has
~ North Carolina, 23 Georgia, 81, and Ten
hesaee % - o-' ~ - "
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
NIodIfyIna lhe Usury LAWN.

Wo do not meet with perceptible element of
opposition to the modification of the Uusury
Laws. All seem to agree that something must
be done to improve our present situation, and
that capital can only be kept at home, and
brought hither by an amendment of the present
stringent and almost prohibitory laws.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04

Five stores on Magazine street, New 0rls ana
were burned yesterday Loss, $4,000.
The store of e. Fl. and j. Northmand & Co,
at Nashville, was burned on Thursday night.
Boss, $4,000. The works of the Northwestern
Fertilzing Company, at Ainsworth, Illinois, were
destroyed by fire on Thursday. Loes e170, 600.
Seventeen hundred immigrants, including a
number Of destitute Italians have arrived in New
York since Wednesday morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
SECOND EDITION.
$3.50. p. M.
L.0uIsInna.

sLAUGHrER OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE EMPLOYEES.
NEW ORLEANS Jan, 4th.
ALI the Custom house employees, who are
members of the Legislature. have resigned,
been removed or suspended by orders from
Washington
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
aeaths.

PI ERCE,-In b andy Sfhe Hundred on the I'd inst
Jesse Pierre, agedT3 Yeas.
The rela'iv and frieud4 or the family are re-
specfully invited to attend the funeral to leave the
residence IF Isaac 9. Elliott Brandywine Hundred,
on Monday, the 9Th inst, at O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
ENTERTAINMENTS, THIS EVENING.
Healy q Cohan's Hiberniana, Institute Hall
Temperance Fair, Temperance Hall, 702 East
7Lh Street.
Minqua Fair, City Hall, Continued.

We print, on our second page, the interesting
sermon. delivered by Rev. T. G.. Stewart, in cell
ebration of Emancipation, at E. Zion Church. in
this city, on the evening of the list inst.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
Wehther ecOrd.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.
Probabilities: For Middle States, clear and
clearing weather, falling temperature and
North-westerly to Westerly winds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
OemmsreIaI Rspsr.s.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

EHIIlhDELFHIh mAHhEIbs
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.
Cotton firm; 201S@215S., Flour firm; euper-
fine "a. 50D525. Penna. extra family $5(0950.
Wheat dull red S195@2; white S2.05; spring
S1.60@1.75. Western rye 81. Corn dull /; yel-
low 65@70 western mixed 64O65 mixed cats
45@46, black 44@45, white 5O@5l. Whiskey
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04

SICK WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.
Mrs. George Whacket was burned to death,
this morning, in frame dwelling in German
Town. She was sick, and her husband, while
tending her, accidentally upset coal oil lamp
He had to escape from window, and much in :.
iured by the fall. Tho house was destroyed,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS.

We desire TO call the attention Of our patrons and
the public 10 our facilities for accurately dispensing
Physieians Prescriptions. Daring the year Just
passed, we prepared about $4,000 prescriptions,
making ile over 71 feetlong and weighing 9TNfbs.
Thisis the largest number ever prepared In our
esta anlishment, and we feel much pride in assert
ing the largest number ever prepared In the State.
Examine the reasons well that give US the ascen-
dency on the prescriptions: "a 4
1st, Pure drugs and reliab BILE chemicals Ut.,a
I'd, Competent Clerks, educated apOthecaries.t
Sd, Guards OF various kinds against handling bot.
ties containing posons, both as to shape color and
place where kept.
4th, Manner aud style Of our dispensing. o4ls t
bth, Moderate charges. sT
6th No percentages or profits given to Physicians
for their favors, thereby " leeciDg the customers
We are well satisfied, after years of consideration
that the above reasons the "points1 OF success
Every one desiring to test all we say can prove 1t
by having their prescriptions prepared at the pre-
scrptionid department OF
i. EDWARD MoTNALL, JR,
ApothecaEy, Second and Market streelA
~ -5.l ,HaTa4 t Wilmington
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
Suftton Sales.
AoLE q MILLER.
Real Estate Agents, AuctiOneers
No. sos Market street, above Sixth,


WILMINGTON, DEL.
Public Sale Of Silver and Plated Ware.
Special and Peremptory Sale Of large and ele-
giant 81 OK OF silver plated aRd fine table cut
lery. VIII be anld without reserve en- SATURDAY,
January 4th, 1873, at our store Cos Market street.
The largest aud most compere Ut ok of elegant
silver Ware and Table ornaments ever offered at
Public Sale In this city, consisting In part fol-
lows: Tea SETS Ice pitchers butter coolers tea and
conee urnH. fruit and berry dishes, center piecea
cake baskets, cart receivers vases, boquet holders
goolets cups, and mugs pie and cake Knives, nap
KIN rings, l2dles. spoons, forks &c.
Also full line of silver plated and ivory ham
died table Gu lery aud everything that ia useful and
ornamental to the table.
These goods are all warranted and from well
known manafacturers
Go and zee the display OF ine goods on exhibition
on Friday morning. Sale commences on Saturday
morning at 10 and and Z, Pm
accommodation viii be made for ladies to attend
the sale day and evening.
Don't fail to see the goods jan2-st
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
Educational.

GoRNEIL UNIVERSITY, ss4 ~
~ ITHACA, N. Y,
-. NOat March 1879. J
trinoipGl Taylor & Jaokson's Academy
-4.tH WILMINGTON, DRL.
Dear Sir-That all Of the young men who have
entered this institution from your Academy have
passed so creditaDly on entering and have maln4
tanned SO good standing SINCE consider as high
ly honorable TO the th0r0ughness and fidelity of
your Corps OF Instructors. ! remain, my dear Sir,
novsO, ,iyd6w ANDREW D. WHITE, Pres
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
7. ". sTIDHAM 4 SON.
Reai Estate Agents, Auctioneers
No. Ill East Fourth Street,
WILMINGTON. DEL.

WILMINGTON. DEL.
DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
On Thursday, January AID, 1879,
On the premises, the Dairy Parm and CouHtry Seat.
formerly owned by Dell Noblit Jr,, situated in
BRANDYWINE HUN RED. on the road ieadi. z
fromr CUBS Landing, three-quarters OF mie from
Delaware River, 81 miles East of Wilmington, N
mile from the Practical Farmer, IN miles West Of
Claymont, Station on the p. W. g. b. R. R., 10
miles South of Philadelphia The property consists
of 100 acres, highly improved land, good fences and
well watered about ID acres of good timber, plenty
of FRUIT buildings complete and consist Of large
dwelling house with porches remodeled; hav- -
ing the modern improvements and beautiful n
view; tenant house, milk house, large barn with
Sheds stables and carriage house, root cellar, ice
houie, wagon house, WORK shop, tool house, corn
cribs and other outbudings. This is a splendid
property and located in healthy neigborhood, con-
venient TO Churches schools, post office, stores, rail-
road city and Delaware River, any person wishing
TO view the proDerty can do so at any time.
TERMS OF SALE-5 per cent payable on day of
sale by cash or note $4,000 may remain on mort
gage. Balance payable by April 1st Possession
can be had March Is. Sale to commence at O'Clock
L. NJ, and no postpOnement
HOWARD L. GUY,
STIDHAN SON, Aucts jan4-2l-22d&wts
The highest cash price paid for all kinds of
second hand furniture by L. w. Stidham n Son,
Auctioneers Ill t. Fourth street., Wilmington, Del.
Also, all kinds OF secondhand furniture for sale.
oct25-9m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
RnEland.

SURGICAL OPERATION ON LOUIS NAPOLEON.
LONDON, Jan. 4.
The Ex-emperor Napoleon underwent an oper-
alton for the removal Of stone from the blad-
der. No serious results are anticipated by his
physicians.
FAILURE In MANCHEsTER.
Pawson & Co., dealers, In Manchester, failed
with liabilities amounting to fifteen million dol
lars. II is feared that other failures will fol-
low.
The weather is still tempestuous, and damage
to shipping reported.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04

DHILOPATRIAN supper. January 10Th. Tickets
Il $3.50 ....==-..
THN Ell RGRAPH NG.-superlor faciilties for learn
II ing telegraphing in Bennelts Telegraph Once,
109 Walnut St, Pailadelpha Reduoed rates TO those
pDssesslng some knowledge Of tslegFaphing. tssa
Jen4, Ct
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
Agtlj AarerttsEnIGutR

GIRTS OF HARDWARE - Table Cutlery win
SUiVory, iyoryide rubber and other handles aud
plated blades. ehlldren's knives and forks, pocket
scissors. razors hatchets, pinchers, &C., for watch
charms boxes and chests OF tools, from 40c to $76;
patent tool hanhe (twenty miniature tools in them)
Roys' Ladies' and Gents Skates; Clothes wringers
theY save their cost 10 clothing and time) carpet
sweepers, furniture fters, sets OF parlor and field
croquet, miniature garden TOOLS carpet stretchers
plated sp )ons forks and nut picEH Rpice and cake
boxes, tea bella and spring call bells, nut crackers,
tea trays and waters, patent aah siftera, <Day for
themselves 10 coal saved,) Ornamental brackets,
gentlemeRs backing stools boys sleds, apple parers
ahd cherry LtOning machines patent nutmeg graf
cutlery, tools, &C., for sac by .if l5 az. "
TRUMAN Il SHAW,
No ss5 Eignt Thirty-Dve) Market Sc below Ninth,
-----L =. Philadalahia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
MFR. s. s. KRUEGER,
d SELECT DANCING ACADEMY,
A a n MNn Alna

81 This Select Dancing Academy is now ~
Open for the reception OF pupils Those desiring
to oin will make application during school hours OF
at R0belin d Bros
flgt DAYS AND HOURS. EjA
&LADIES' CLASSES-Tuesday and Friday after
Moons, from half-past four until six O'Clock
GENTS. CLABS-Monday evening from to 70.
day and Thursday evenings, from to 10. tf'7 =
MISSES AND MASTERS CLASS-Wednesday
from half-past four to six; Saturdays, from to 6
Private lessons given at the Academy.
Mr.. Krueger viii teach I'm Seminaries or schoola
at any tune TO suit own convenience; make your
application during these hours or at Robelins Music
store, s0T Market ST.. or at the Academy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04
PRICE TWO CENTS.
8auk StatemEmts.

u EPoRr OF THE CONDITION on THE
Ii UNION NATIONAL BANK OF WILMiNG-
TON" state OF Delaware, at the c!ose OF business,
December 9th, 1872 -1'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-01-04

y EPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF "THE MA
Ii TI0NAL BANK OF WILMINGTON & BRAN
DIVINE" at Wilmington, in the State OF Delaware,
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sSIsabella, ex-Queen Of Spain is in Brussel,

9lsabella, ex-Queen OF Spain, Is in Brussels.
1The woods between Cape May and
Swann's station, n. j., are on fire.
SDon Carlos entered Spain amid "inde-
scribsble enthusiasm"
6-It is stated that the Shah scratches his
head with the corner OF a sslt-cellar.
HA century plant at San Jose Las bios
somed when only six months old.
Soregon equestriennes are said 70 be sd-
dicted,t TO saddle-y masculine habits.
HThe Boston policemen are allowed two
weeks vacation each.
"a M. =. 9 stateIconstablsfrigAtened
smoking club.
~out in St. Paul, MIMI, thew call the ex-
citement over the Lord Gordon affair the Blue
berry War"
Ex-senator Adelbert Ames Gen. Buffers SON
ln-law, If mentioned for republican candid ate
for governor in Mississippi.
SThe managers of the Chicago and Alton
Railroad company have decided to abolish the
free pass system.
IA Boston paper complains that liquor is
that city.
PA letter mailed al st. AIbsns, Vt, for
"Joitte Cite, Quineq liquite," was sent and
correctly, to Jewett City, Conn.
1A philosopher remarks that people do
everything good in moderation, everything bad
in excess.
|Adopted at q late meeting OF the Patrons
Of Husbandry; Resolved, that every Homanis
amiss until she Is married."
6A Memphis jury having convicted q man
OF murder, now finds that the supposed murdered
man is living. The question is whe ther the YER
dict shall be rescinded, or the man allowed to
murder his victim.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
RY b. II. WARNER,
- Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer
No. TAG 9TH street, bet ween G and II ste

Pr B. II. WARNER,
No 1as ftI street, between ca ana aIa. sts
sskE Ok Eo SSus SEx
Bkdck HOUSES ON SOUTH SIDE OF K
f 11kksTE siIREIETT nAsf EokrH CAPITOL AND
- BY virtue Of four deeds Of trust from James
ord SsT o No sss. is
S a f1d ~ Of he Land record. e.
.Ss p9s.s the hsHfs fsasS
10 B; aiberts rsoordsd .nSiSi:io Q. Of square, s
M, nuneerea sx hundred and seventy i've. (S7sJ aud
BY yirtu. q the trust recorded In lbsr No. SOS,
sixty ~ sh s. sees 3, Of srau.d
ys,t twenty % fest along X street, th.nce south
thence nS5h 70 the original point q bssi t
s'gny ST,ieeff' N, .-n,. ,,,., a, ,,, ~. a..
feio All that piece OF parcel Of ground besnnns
eighty eo feet west Of LIST street east, and running
eighty isoy Feet ihs.se sss. twenty ,s5S feet, and
thspss HOTth to the original point Of beginning
By virtue q the trust recorded in Liber No. sss,
nns Gs west Of essa
snd r1nn an wsss sTsnsy ,o feet along
feet and thence north to the original point 81 be.
ginning eighty 1907 feet.
By virtue ofths Trust recorded ia Liber No ses,
ming one hundred and twenty 120)feet west of lst
street, thence south eighty 800 feet thence east
twenty 20) feet, and thence north to the original
point OF beginning eighty tSo) feet, together wi
the improvements thereon, consisting Of three
story NJ ansard and basement Brick House on each
Of said lots
Terms $4,000, with ten per cent interest from
August o. 1874, and expenses of sale each house
cash; balance in six and twelve mouths, with inter.
est from the day of sale secured by deed of trust
on the property. If terms of sale complied
with in ten days after sale, the Property will be
sold at risk and cost of the defaulng purchaser or
purchasers. $50 down at time of sale on each
house. All convey ancing at cost of purchaser or
purchasers.
The above-described parcels of ground are sold
subject to deeds Of trust recorded in Lber 66S foos
81, "a, lOl and 90, to secure SO 800 each
WILLIAM A. GORDON, JR.. Trustee,
jyl5d6ds Ut COLDwELL, Salesman
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PROPOSALS FOR WROUGHT AND, CAST.
Iron MoRk REQUIRED FOR THE ROOF
STATE, WAR AND NAVY DEPhRTNENTs
BUILDING, AT WASHINGTON, ID. O.
OFFICE OF SUPERvIsrxs ARCHITECT.
TRlAsIRY DEpAprNENr InIr Z is1a

ikaAsCkf DEPARTMENT, July 7, lS73.{
WROUGHT AND CAST-IRON WORK
until ~ m. Of the Urn DAY OF AUersr ls73 Tor
nrnIs hing, delivering, fitting. and putting in place
the wrought and Cast Iron Work as exhibited by
cnT dIawlngs, described in the specifications and
oeams, channel irons, &c, wrought angle irons
cast,lron brackets, SC, and ornamental cast iron
work cornces, &C., required for the Roof of the
0.u.n wing Of the New State, War and Navy De-
COPIES OF the drawings, specifications and SC hedule
may be had en- application at this office.
All scanoldinR required by the contractors to mt
the work in place will be furnished by the Govern
tractors.
Proposals will be made by the piece liueal foot or
weight for the various items Of work as called for
in the schedule: The work will not be subdivded
the aggregate. The whole work must be com pleted
within Tour months from date Of acce ptance
Payments viii be made monthly, deductino ten
per centum until the final completion of the CON
All bids must be accompanied by a penal bond, In
the sum OF fifteen thousand dol lars is UO) that the
bidder viii accept and perform the contract IL award
ed him the scieney Of the security to be certified
wherein he resides
The Department the right to reject any or
all bids II it be deemed for the interest OF the Gov
the printed form, to be obtained in this office, and
does not conform In every pect to the require
ments OF this advertisement, will not be considered:
neEher Will any proposals be received from parties
Of Wrought Cast-Iron Work, and who have not
the necessary facilities for getting out the work
Proposals. Will be endorsed Bids for Iron Work
Of Roof Of Sonth Wing Of New State, War, and
Navy De partments Building, Washington, D: o."
and addressed to A. b: MULLETT,
Jy5 d2it Supervising Architect