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CARJtIAG BUGGIES, &c.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
Penn.,Ixanis nh,pyards.

The Philadelphia correspondent of the Nduti
cal Gdztte, speaking on the subject Of shpbuild-
ing in Pennsylvana, says At the yard of Mes
.rs. Neatie K Levy Penn Works. about three
hundred hands find employment, and these will
be kept through the winter. A slight reduction
in the rate of wages will probably be made, how
ever There Is now in the yards large iron
ship OF three hundred TONS intended for the
United States Lighthouse Board. Il IL nearly
ready for delivery, and will be stationed at Buf-
falo, N Y. Another steam tug Of two hundred
tons, for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Coni-
pany, is now oil the stocks. Besides these, there
are six or seven large wooden vessels in various
stages of construction.
Msssrs W. p. Cramp 4 Son are employing a
force OF 100 men, aud will continue to keep them
during the winter.
At the Delaware River Iron Shipbuilding and
Engine Works of John Roach Co., Chester,
great activity is at present being manifested and
no change is expected The company employ
1900 men, who are divided in the various depart
ments as follows; Boat yard 800; machine shop
100 boiler shop, 80 iron foundry, 90; black-
smith shop, 80 joiner shop, "a paint shop, 40
carpenter shop, 20 pattern shop, 10; ; moulding
II. 10 copper shop, l. Seventeen thousand
do lars is paid out for wages weekly, or 1884 00O
per year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
Literary Notes.
A GREAT SALE OF MAGAZINE PROPERTY.

A GREAT BALE OF MAGAZINE PROPERTY
Messrs. James II. osgood K Co.. OF Boston,
proposing to relinqush the business Of maga-
zne publishing. have sold their periodicals, the
Atlantic Monthly and Rcery Sd'uyddy,to MeHsrs.
Hurd Il IIouShton of Now York. and Messrs
IL. o. Houghton, 4 o., of the Riverside Press ;
aud our Young foiys to Measrs. Seribner & Co.
at New York publishers Of the new juvenile ST.
Nicholas. 1t is understood that this important
transfer Of the magazines, with which the Bos.
ton house has been 80 long identified, involves
a large sum Of money, and has been made upon
terms which are regarded by all parties as mu-
tually advantageous.
In relinqnishiug the branch Of their business,
Mesrrs. O,gUod Go have in mind the c1ncen-
tratiOu OF thuir attention upon their large list Of
books, comprising the writings OF the best
known authors OF America and England. with
all Of whom they will retain their present Tela-
tiona. They will also DO able TO devote them.
selves more fully TO the publication OF works
connected with the new movement in favor Of
art education. Prof Walter smiths drawing
books and the hellUtyp5 reprnduc ion of stand
ard works OF art, wnlcu are important elements
IN this movement, have already been introduced
iuto numerous institutions of learning, aud into
many cities in all parts of the country.
The January issues of the Atlantic Monthly
and EUey Saturday will appear with the imprint
of Messrs, hurd " noughtOn and the Riverside
Press. Mr, Howe Is will continue to edit the
Atlantic, aud there will be change in it's gen-
eral character or management in consequence of
the change in its general character or manager
ment in consequence of the change in propTie-
tors Mr. Aldnch will still edit E0ay Saturday,
and in both II csc periodicals the programme al
ready announced for 1874 will be carried out
our Young Folks will be joined with 81, Nicholus
and will therefore disappear from tho list Of
periodicals. The leading features announced BY
its late proprietors for 1874, Qncuding Mr.. TroW-
bridges sellal stOry,) will be incorporated with
the rich programme already offered BY Messfs.
Scribner Armstrong Il Co., the publishers Of 81.
Nicholas.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
Mast.

HIS COMING To-HIGHr-APPEARANCH AT THE AoAD-
kMY OF MUSIC Last NIGHT.
Thomas Mast, who lectures in our Opera
House, tonight, told what he knew about car
featuring at the Academy OF Music in Phiadel.
dhia, last night His audience was an immense
one, and was kept in screams Of laughter
throughout the whole evening.
A Philadelphia paper speaking Of Mr.. Nast't
carlcatnres, says there was no defect in them,
each spoke eloquently enough, and provoked the
spectators to unbOunded mirth. he various
figures were drawn on large sheets of pearl
CuOred paper, fixed in a wooden frame, each
sheet being removed when covered with the
laughter-creAting eAric tture. U )on thiA ground
work we're thrown the powerful rays of reflect
ing light To give coherent report Of the
lecture" would be rather difficult, aud brief
outline will have to suffice.
Mr.. Mast said that mau is the only animal that
can take joke, (tigure of man enjoying
jOke) on the contrary the monkey is serious
animal, (pcture of very serious looking ape,
Tne English think us a very solemn nation, (plc
tuge of an Englishmen OF the Dundreary tybe),
but the contrary ID the case
(Brother Jonathan the representative
Anerican,) The speaker had heard much ol
Cmsariam. (picture Of Andrew Johnson, whom
tho speaker pronounced the Tennessee CiD sar }
and would show the spectators the present CDsal
(dSure of an asss head crowned with laurel, )tht
artist would simply present the head aud logs
aad would not put body to them because the
picture was ca.ieature of nobody
Mast is somewhat under the medium height
well built, has full face, il dark conplexioned
hae very dark hair ald heavy black mustaclit
aud goAtee pleasant but not very far rcachlnY
voice, and in manner almost timid.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
A uIuSeno ts.

"DANIEL BOONE" On THURSDAY NIGHT.
On Thursday evening next, the play Of Daniel
Boone will DO produced at the Opera House by
Mr.. Jno. A. Stephens, supported by Miss Car
lotto, and full troupe OF accomplished artists
The play OF Daniel Boone is an historical one,
and founded upon the incidents of tho South.
west Of the pioneer ia Kentucky. II will be
production Of rare interest, leading us back ar
it will, to to the days, wheniwe all as school
children read Of Daniel Boone's hair-breAdth
escapes among the Indians, aud OF the cool in-
trepidity with which he met the redskins in
haDd-to hand encounter The whole history il
replete with patriotism, fun, daring ad
ventures, laughable situations, thrilling
effects and stirring Incidents and in it's pfesen
tstiOn will be accompanied by all the stage ef
fects which go to heghten the scenes as the,
are presented. The performance will conclude
with beautiful alegory which is claimed to be
the acme of sublImIty.
The performance Of Daniel Boone will be re-
peated on Friday evening and on saturday even
ing the soul-stirring play OF Emo h Arden will bt
presented followed by the lsughable force Of
The Stage Struck Tailor. Secured seats may be
obtained at Boughman, Thomas Il Co.'S.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
fewt astle.
NEW CASTLE, Nny. 25.

NEW CASTLE Noy. 25.
Our town is well guarded.
Several of our young men are desirous of ell
lirtiug for the war with Spain,
Fort Delaware is being over-hauled by the
government
There was false alarm Of an attempt at res
cue at the jail last night.
Mr. Viniug who accidentally shot himself il
the jail yard, some time since, il recovering
ilom the effects of his wound.
Some perrnus amused themselves last even
Ing, by continually discharglug fire arms much
% the annoyance Of the peacefully disposefpO.- :
tlOn Of our community.
A lecture will be delivered in the NJ. church
on Wednesday evening, by DIR, Walker. of Phil
adelphia subject 'YOn aud l."
The Owl cub will engage in shooting match.
on Thanksgiving. and the vic;er ON that occa-
sion will bo presented with silver drinking cup
This Is some hing new for New CASTLE.
number OF our citizens have expressed q
desire to have the Middletown Amateur Minstrel
Troupe visit our town some time during the
winter II they are as good as the Transcript
represents them to be, We can assure them that
they will be appreciated here. II. II. G.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
Feminine Fashions and FIxIA'a.


The oxydized buckle mania is said to be
snbeidlDg.
Trimmings of STEEL or lace mixed with let,
are extremely effective on black taffetas.
Scotch plads-gresn. blue and yellow are
again in fashion, and dressmakersa say that is q
good sign.
-Sashes Of plain gros grain and wAtered rib
bon are worn very long and fiat, without pouf-
fant loops.
Black and white striped serge is much in de-
mand. 1t makes stylish tunic over plain
black velvetsen skirt.
Some new sailor suits prepared for girls
from ten to fourteen years have oversnirts ad-
ded to the sailor biouses.
Black lace Eizabethen ruifs are the latest.
They are made over foundation muslin, and
thereby secure the proper stiffness
The hair is now worn low in a single ehate-
laine braid behind with crown braid on top
The front is parted In the middle, not frizzed,
but in broad waves, and put smoothly back un-
tler the bralds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
FIRST EDITION.
Court Proceedings.

New CASTLE, Nov. a.
The Courts Of General Sessions Of the Peace
Jail Delivery, and Superior Court, we're opened
this morning. After calling the Grandaud Petit
/ Jurors and the retirement Of the former to theil
chamber. the calling Of the Civil list was begun
| ana tile cases thereon we're respectively mafkeal
| continued "dscontinusd" "settled y for ttial'
| &c. as each case warranted Out OF 208 case,
marked on the lists 1874 were finally disposed Of
| to-day and 66 were passed for settlement du ing
the term and not to bo tried.
III the memory Of the oldest member of the
bar never bas slch = melting away Of the OWL
| list been observed. Out of the whole there have
been to-day but 10 cases marked for trial and 1t
is not believed that more than one half Of these
will really he tried
On motion Of Mr. Thos. F Bayard. Mr. Pepper
Was admitted to practice at thus bar, and taxing
the usual oath was duly admitted.
On motion of Mr.. Samual NJ. Harrington the
Court appointed Messrs. Patterson SpTuance &
Grey, EaqL, as Committee to examine MIR. j.
Henry Hofecker Jr.,. law student in Mr. Har-
rlngton's Office Ou kis fitness to practice AZ an
attorney At this Court The committee retired,
and after an examination of Mr. Hoffscker, re-
ported and asked that he be admitted. He was
ordered by the Court to be sworn, aud was duly
Omitted. y - -
On motion OF Mr.. Harrington, the Court Ap-
pointed Messrs. Gordon, B Rodney and Hig-
gus as a committee to examine Mr.. Eldon Ha
BAny. another of MIR Harrugton's Students 90
his application for admission to the Bar but ow-
Ing to the press Of business these gentlemen
"eis under. he was not examined, but will be
Tomorrow.
The lirst case tried was No 27 1t was James
Bonner, d. b. a., Us Hannah nafforty, p. b. =
an appeal from Justice OF tue Peace. Tie mat.
ter IN dispute was that OF S5l rent alleged to b9
due from Boz nsr to Mrs. Laffeity Pleaded
Statute OF Limitation, aud non tenaniablo con-
ditlOn Of the property Tie Court ordered the
jury to hnd Judgment for costs, no matter Of
TACT beiug before them TO determine, Shieh they
accordingly did without leaving the box. Lore
for BOuuer; Whiteley for Laff1rty.
The next case called for trial was No 67 Lewis
Curlett GS Washington Mason. This was an
action Ia tile case to recover S409 90 debt and
interest due as balances to Curlstt for plaster
ing the new school house on French street, be.
tween 9th and 9th streets in Wilmington, which
vas built by Mason nnder contract from the
BoAru OF Il iucatlou Of this CITY, The plaintiff
put their evidence before the jury, and the de-
fence opened with a statement OF their case, but
owing to the latsness of the hour offared no evi-
deuce. Lore E4q for plaintiff Gordon, E-q.,
for defense.
The Grand and Petit juries were discharged,
aud the Courts were discharged until tomorrow
morning at ten o'clock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
THIRD EDITION.
Alleged Bank Robber. In Court.

| ATTACHMENT UPON NEW IHDIoTkENT-THE oArI
| LAID BY FOR TIE PRRsRRr-toENEs ABOUT TIL
COURT ROOM.
Especial Correspondence of the Commercial
New CASTLE, Nov, 25.
| Tie news that the suspected Bank Robbers
would be tried to-day seems to have spread fai
wide, and the result is that there is an unpreoe-
IDENTIFY large crowd Of people in attendance. The
court foom.is perfect jam and vast thropgs
await on the outside. Each train brings new
acoessions, until the town is lite ally full Of peo
pie.
After some little delay the sheriff was ordered
to bring the prisoners in court at about 10 30
| o'clock. Immediately the gaze Of the entire as
sembly became rivited upon the door which was
closed upon the Sheriff as he left the court
room. He had been absent perhaps some five
minutes when he returned leading the way, fol-
lowed by the much-talked of so-caed burglars.
A buz went through the house as the prisoners
were brought in. Pushing and scrambling the
almost disorderly crowd made desperate effsrts
to see how the prisoners took their arTaingment
They followed the Sheriff, accompanied BY
posse OF Wilmington policemen, and walked
firmly aud detantly to the dock, and during the
reading Of the very long indictment stood up
gazing upon the Court and Bar, as unconcerned-
ly as il looking upon scene OF mere festivity.
Not one of them seemed at all disturbed by thor
situation. II there was any unessiness dis
played il was when Lawler and Hurlburt names
were named in the reading of the Indictment,
when quiver Of uneasiness seemed 10 be felt
by those two.
Mcdonald was by no means the coolest OF the
party, although they all seemed 10 have screwed
their courage up to that point which allowed
them to go through this ordeal with entire nom
chalance.
. 1t appears that there was some defect in the
first indictment, made out by the States Attor-
ney, and plea Of ''Dolle pros" has been enter
ed by him, and new Indictment found against
the prisoners, In which the individuals are more
clearly specified and the other changes made
which materially alters the character OF the in
dictment. After this indictment had been read
by the clerk, the counsel for the prisoners were
asked il they wished a short time to investigate
the said Indictment
A postponemnet until Monday was asked. but
the Court refused to grant such request,a as the
States Attorney stated that he had some forty
witnesses present whom he could not compel to
remain, and who could not come at any other
time, and it was decided that the case would be
taken up ae soon as civil one then pending
would be disposed Of.
The case will probably be resumed, this after
noon. II. II, q.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25

Rev Mn. FoLwELL AND THE DELAWARE AvEN.
UE CHURcH-A city contemporary having an.
nounced the fact that Rev. Mr.. Folwell had
been asked to resign the pastorate of the Della.
ware Avenue BAPTIST church by deputatiOn OF
the congregation, a member Of the church has
called on us to say that the act of the aforesaid
deputation was unauthorized and a self.imposed
task The church may almost be said to be a
unit in favor of the retention Of Mr.. FolWell.
After he had been called upon to resign he con.
cluded to test the wish OF his congregation,
and so On Sunday morning last at the
conclusion Of the service he brought the matter
up aud submitted it to avote Of the people. The
result was that 1913 persons recorded their ex-
presslons of satifaction with his ministry and Z
we're dissatisfied. The church, as an entirety.
stands 230 for Mr.. Folwell's retention, and IS
against it. The whole affair is represented to
have grown out Of purely personal matter,
which was settled some time ago. That Mr.. Fol-
we'll will remain no one doubts. He has made q
most acceptable minister, and the fact that after
8 years ministry among his people he has dissst-
istied 80 few persons is not only token CT his
popularity but of his personal worth as well.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
txiravagant BOteIs-k servant for Each


txiravaERnt BOIels-t servant for Each
E4- Gu 81,
writer in the Chicago Tribune says The
irst class hotels Of the day are forced to keep
one servant for every guest they entertain. We
nave ascertained that the lowest number Of SER
wants kept by the Pacific Hotel iu this city at
any time since it was opened was 273, and the
highest number 325 Dudng this time the
average humber OF guests has been $40
persons, 80 that there is required an
average OF more than one servant to every
guest. The same proportion holds in the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, the st. Nicholas, the new Wind
sor. and all the other large trst-class hotels in
Now York City. This item shows that it is not
H.. hote-keepers, but the extravagant demands
of the people. which render the high prices nec-
essary. The fact is that the low priced hotels
make money more rapidly than the grand hotels
We know OF an instance OF comparison in the
ante fire times. second class house was open
ed with an investment of $l8 900 andicharges of
20 so day. In ten years it's profits had been
$3.50 900. or nearly loo per cent year on the
capital, A lrst class Lotel which had been fin.
lsned at a cost of $l20 900 made $5OO.O00 in ten
years. or less than 80 per cent on the capital in
vested The difference is still greater now, when
the extTavagant tastes of those who patron
ize the irst-class hotels have increased. There
must be a change. nevertheless The Sherman
House, In this city, has reverted to the owners,
who will conduct it. The fremont House found
no takers among hotel-men, and will be rdn by
the Couch estate. Still other of the large and
gorgeous houses of the city will be Affected In
one way or another. The American people, in
one word, must cultivate simple tastes In hotel
life as we'll as elsewhere"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
sp lin.

RUMoRBD ADMINISTRATION OHANdEs-THEY ARE
DIsoREDIrED AT WASHINGTON.
.,.. -. WAsHrsaroN, Nov. 25.
Various reports are in circulation here of a
change of administration in Spain but are not
believed to be Trustworthy at the State depart.
ment, which has no official alvices on the sub
ject.
REPORTS THAT SPAIN WILL NOT ARBrrRArE.
madrid, November 25
1t is denied that Spain is willing to submit the
Virgintts case to the Emperor Of Germany for
arbitration. Tue Cabinet Counsel yesterday
had under consideration note to be sent to the
u g. Government,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
The Meror,er.In.Ir, Murder rrI.I.

The trial OF McCOtter for tho murder of h.
father-in-aw, Insley. which has been in pro
gress atiCambridge, Nd for some days past.
was concluded last evening by a verdict Of guilty
OF murder in tho first dsgrce. rhe evldsncs
left little doubt says the Baltimore American
that the prisoner actually committee the killing
but hardly gave sufficient proof OF the premedl
tation and lying in wait, which is usually con.
siderod necessary to justify capital convic-
tiuu,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
nIIddleIOwn.
ZEE FRUIT DRYING Uo.-oAME AND sPoRTsMEN
MORE AMUSEMENT

ZEE FRUIT DRYING uo.-eAME AND sPoRTzMEE
MORE AMUSEMENT.
Correspondence Of the Commercially
MIDDLETowS, Nov "a
The Delmarvia Manufacturing Co., which pre-
served fruit by the Alden process has closed
business for this year. Fruit hns become too
scare to continue longer. Their m lst profitable
business, this year. has been IN preserving sweet
corn having dried what has grown on about $50
,cres They have done but little with peaches.
but have put mp quite quantity OF apples and
pumpkins. The business has been conducted
this year by j. y. Mead, & Son, formerly of
Philadelphia
Sportsmeu of this vicinity say that game is
Yory scarce within the limits OF the August
rresh.t, lut beyond these limits there is about
the same as on preceding years rhe heavy rain
Of August was vely destructive to young rab-
bits aud pattridges.
A shooting gallery has been established in the
basement beneath the hotel OF j. W. Lowber
which been used for an oyster saloon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
Tho spanish war loud.

DEPARTURE oY WAR VESSELS YoR THE SOUTHERN
COAST
FoRTREss MONROE, Nov. 25.
The monitor Mahopdo aud steamer 0ssipee left
for Key West this morning.
NO SUSPENSION OF NAVAL PREPARATIONS,
WAsHGSdroN Nov. 25.
Secretary Robeson left for Philadelphia to-day.
1t is reported that go far from the Navy Depart
ment having given orders to suspend work on
the iron clads. every exertion is making to carry
the preparations to completion.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
THE PEN,~ ULA.
oHoIL COUNTY.

CEOIL COUNTY
Charles Kirby has been appointed Jnstice OF
tho Peace IN the first district.
Tue county Off jers have sworn in.
The court house is undergoing renovation.
James Morgan has pig. 26 months old, which
he bslieves will weigh 800 lbs dressed, and it
eats three pecks OF corn per day.
Prosperous Farmers Oranges have been Or
ganized at Oolora aud Rising Sun
Bishop Becker confirmed ovsr SO persons in
ElktOn ON the l6th.
Last week was good one for robberies, and
five are reported. though all were trhing.
Rising Sun seems to be the most prosperous
town ia the county Despite the hard times
much building il reported
The Samuel FELTON, a canal boat which was
beached near Port Deposit by the ice gorge las
winner, has just been gotten OF.
The Rev. Charles Goodrich who was fort
eight months Rector of Trinity Church. Elkton
has accepted call to Abingdon, Washington
co Va.
The Rev. Mr.. Walker OF Powhatan co e, Va,
has accepted a call to st Stephens Church Sas-
slfras Neck, Uec!l county, and will enter upon
his duties Immediately.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
Rt. Rev. Thos. A Becker, of this city. admins
tered confirmation at Denton on the 24ih.
concert and exhibition will be- given at
Sheppards NJ Il. Church Oil tine 27th.
Denton has no tailor, Aud the tailors say it
has no money.
fhe newly elected officers have entered upon
the discourage OF their duties.
Ths coored NJ. Church at Denton has been
recently repaired aud IefurDished.
Preston has the largest revival in progress
that 1t has Witnessed fUT many long years.
The Denton Al Il. Sabbath school Ia prepar-
ing celebration for the Christmas holidays
viii Mr. West contest the election? That
question ID often asked in Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
Fatal. Accident.
KILLED BY TIE DISCHARGE OF GUN.

KILLED By TIE DISCHARGE OF A GUN.
A Milford correspondent of the COMMERCIAL
sends the following facts: On last Friday after
noon, Robert, son of Robert Roberts, who lives
at Cedar Beach, had returned home from Milford,
and went to take his loaded gun out of the cart.
when, by some mischance, the weapon was ao-
cidentally discharged, the whole load entering
his side. He was terribly wounded, and died
from the injuries, that night. He was a lad Of
about fifteen years of age.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-25
New York.

ExTENsIvE FORGERY DETECTED -RssUMpr1oN OF
PANIcIrY HOUSES, &c.
New YORK, Nov. %.
Detectives have discovered plot to throw
large amount of forged government bonds on
the Market, and important arrests are promised
Tweed has transferred largo amount of real
estate to other parties.
A number OF firms which suspended during
the late panic will soon resume, having perfect
cd arrangements with their creditors for extern
sion of time