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Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
ph1Indelnhin pIarkela.

TedAesd0v August Is, r. N.
CorroN sells in a small way at 1913 q 2Oc. for mid
ding Upland and New Orleans.
PETROLEUM is unsettled. We quote crude at He
and refined at l6c. for August
In COFFEE. SUGAR and MOLAsSEs no sales. -.
SEFns.-In ClOyerseed no movement 0eJ Dds
Timothy changed hands at s. 50. Flaxseed Is worth
s. Is. . =, -,
FLouR-Thero is no change to record in the Flour
market the inquiry being restricted to the wants oi
the local consumers. Prices of choice grades OF ex-
ira families are very 6rm, and the stock OF these des
,.riptiuus is low Sales of supeThne at 81 80 -
l0I bbs middlings At s4; extras. in lots a. Il ~
Iowa and Wisconsin extra family at 50 70 7 ~
Minnesota do. do at 81 IS 8 25 for low grade ana
iancy brands: Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana DO
do :. 25 snd choice and fancy brands at $S 81
To- as in quality. Rye Flour is in better demand
lU0 bbs sold at s41i In Corn Meal there Is moth
GRGiN.-The receipts and offerings Of Wheat are
small and the demand is quite active ioT prime ur3
lots. Sales of Pennsylvania and western new reg
at 81 ~ 81 80; $50 bushels Western anIber e 81
81 10 and 400 bushels choice amber sprng at 81 5s
Kye-SOU bushels Western sold at - Ss0c. Corn /:
more active AMI we advance our quotations lc.-
Sales of 4n bus. Western low mixed at 56s ~
bus do hIeh mix Ell at ts &c.. chiefly a. the ier
1ner rate: 10 000 do. do do at $50 {. O. b. lSgO 40
do do. at 5Sc. I. 50 bus. damp estern al 59c.
aud 4u0O bus PennsYlVaBil and " estern yellow al
5gc Oats are lu,i. s'ales Of i0N busheis estert
white part heW at i.c aud 1iUd bus. do: BLACK and
light mixed at . a Ale. In Bi.iey and Mau noth'
ing doing. .
barrels
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

ILL MANNERS Under this caption a cores
pondent OF the Reading Eagle scores the market
"tAsters, In the following sharp style. As ths
remarks are applicable to this ~ we'll g TO other
localities We PRINT them entire Mr.. EDTroR =.
Ii there Is anything that will digust decent mar
ket goers, II is 10 witness the filthy practice OF
some People-generaly, / am sorry to say, women
who cannot examine piece Of meat without
poking their fingers into it picking it up and slaF
ping 1t down. &c, and then Very often going and
leaving some one else. who has not seen this op-
GRAFTON, to purchase and eat it, Still more disgust
ing is the hogish habit OF tasting butter by scra-
ping their dirty finger nails along the surface OF
several lumps one after another. and licking their
dirty claws after each aeTaps, or poking their fu-
gers into apple butter to taste" that. You NAV
see such people tasting and munching stolen food
which they have no intention of buying, thr0ngf
whole hours every market morning. The
dealers do not like - offend these people by stop
ping these filthy practices, but I. for aAa, vii
never bay twice at any stand where II B permit
ted. These people have no more right 10 pilfel
the dealers stock and diHgust and drive Oh hi
customers than they have 70 steal his pOcket-book
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
Pv11inr mum RebeIIIom.

When the stomach rebels against food and Obsti-
nately refuses to digest sufficient Alimsnt to keep
the body well nOurished. Il can only be compelled
to resume its natural duties by wholesome tonic.
The powerful alkaI6ids 80 often administered for
this purpose are not Whelesomo. They are for the
most part, deadly poisions and even when taken in
very small quantities react violently upon the
vOus system. Not 50 HOetetters Stomach Bitters.-
This salutary combination of vegetable juices. en-
the botanical kingdom. afords, operates mildly,
steadily and benofcially upon the digestive, score
affections, nervous complaints. periodic fevers.
chronic constipation. bodily weakness, mental de-
preston languof sissplessuess and the various dis
abilities incident to old age and premature decay
its effects wonderful that to be e0mprehended
they must be witnessed or experienced.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
Collision" q ~: s!'1i Isa1Y!%.sS.' ssaI9!%S'F = P''o,-
yIRExAx KnLED-ExOnErn INJURED.

Shortly after o'clock yesterday afternoon two
passenger trains on the Baltimore and Potomac
railroad cOllided ct the Townsend street junction,
which resulted in the death OF George Allen, the
fireman. and the severe injury Of Andrew Bnrrell,
the engineer Of the train bound south. II appears
that the accommodation train bound soath was a
isW minutes behind time, and while backing into
The siding at the point named was run into BY the
accommodation train north. There il a little
curve in the road where the collision took place,
and Y y said thnt the brakes Of the train going
north would not hold o. account Of being wei,
consequently the engineer could not check the
9alb time to prevent q collision.
The engines aud baggage cars of both trains
were considerably broken. but none Of the pasSen-
scr cars we're injured. Tue passengers were con-
siderably Jared, and s0ms ot them mech fright
ened, but foTtunately noae FeeeiVod any injury
Allen the fireman, was caught between the tan
az end the engine Of the train upon which be was
smployDes and hla left lag was hOEnbly shattoreA,
be1ldal Feesiving other injuries. BurTel Was ID :
jnred about the head, buti it Il believed not ser-
ouSly' r..
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
PoLIIIcAA.
MEETING OF THE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE CON
METTEB p ..t.s
viii be still further investigated.

MEETING OF THE DE1rocRATIc EXECUTIVE Con-
.t. MFTrEB -f $50 s r -
The regular meeting Of the Democratic City
Executive Committee was held last evening, at
the rooms Of the AmsricuB Club. large atten-
dAHceEas present.
: The COMMITTEES on Candidates reported that
they mad received the folIeWing names.
Fos President Of City Council-Wm. S. Nc
canllsy.
For City TraasCrer-John H. Frazer Robert D.
HicIH.
Tine Committea was continued aud is opsn to
receive other names
Satatday, Angust 23d, between the hours Of IL.
II, and p. N was appointed aS the time
for holding the nomination election for City OH
GERS.
After the Transaction of other business, the
meeting adjourned.
MEETING OF THE CITY REPUBLICAN Executive
| CoMMITTRE.
The regular meeting of the City Republican
! Executive Committee was held last evening, Of
He adquarters, Fifth and Market streets.
| John H. Adams, was appoint Vice President OF
! the Sixth Ward, VSce Richard Heritage, resigned
| Geo. w, Dorsey was appointed TO an the Vacan-
cg in the Seventh Ward Committee, caused by the
resignation Of John w. Hawkins. 49,.
! VIM. II. FarTOW, aud A. j. Thompson were ap-
pointed members Of the Ninth and Tenth Ward
Committees, vice, J. w. Vansabt aud John Logue
| removed from the Wards.
The lnspectorS and places Of voting, were APP
pointed, Is follOws:--
First Ward.-White Horse HOtel, 2nd & Tat.
! nall Inspectors Isaac Darlington and HOlton
| iarnali Clerk, JOhn T. Hilyard.
Second Ward.-feltOn House, 2nd aud Wal
nut. lnspectors,s George Mccall and John Y,
Christy. = y vi = ] Ii
Third Ward Barnum Hotel, 5th and Orange
Inspectors, James Fictcher, aud John II. Ora
ham. ass
Fourth Ward-City Hall. Inspectors, John L
Richafdson, and Allen Smith.
| Fifth Ward-Lafayette Hotel, 9th aud Ship.
ley. Inspectors, Z. 5. Dougheny and DR.. VIM
Fields.
Sixth Ward.-George Magec's coal office, 7tl
and Popular. Inspectors, COrneliua Fipps, enc
fhard Heritage. Clerk, William h. FOuIk.
\ Seventh Ward-SchoOl House on 10th abOv,
Orange. inspectors John w. Hawkins and F. A
Taylor "a F}stft
Eighth Ward.-Placc "a be salected. Inspec
tors, Thomas Hawkins ST., aud William Baker
Ninth Ward-Old Academy. Inspectors, Jas
A. Spencer aud Samuel Chadwick
i Tenth Ward.-Carpenter Shop, at Elm ant
Jackson. Inspectors, Jaeob Lamplagh and AlsOs
Mills. Clerk Daniel Stewart. fAH -
1 The nomination election will he held on Sat
/ ur6ay.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
Another Article er CsnPsn HSusshola

Associated with tho earlier recollections OF
Creat many men and women Is the memory q tha
Bath brick and cmsry stone VllsEsVih the fo.vsq
and forks, aud paIis aud kettles and other Kitchen
Articles were at stated times sCOarsd up" That
primitive mode prevalls to-day in Thousands OF
families who have never used SapoliO. But once
let SApolio be used for this purpose and that
hoh61Ile never wants Bath brick or emery stone
any more. Sapolio not only ucours on all rust
and tarnish. IL briRhtens, bestoWa polish ns bril-
liant a. new, and does u In one tenth OF the ums
required by any other substance. Sold every
where. Housckoepers try it, 2weodNeow
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

ACCIDENT ON THE PHILADELPHIA, WILMIN0-
TON AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD Yesterday
morning, about II O'Clock, as engine number 81
OF the Philadelphia, Wilmington aud Baltimore
railroad, was returning 10 Baltimore with the
conductor, baggage-master and brakemen oi
iTaips which had been consolidated, 1t ran into a
siding at Aberdeen, owing 1t is alleged, TO mis-
placed switch, throwing the engine from the
track and severely injuring Wm. Adams, bag
gagemaster, who was upon it. The cause of tue
accident Is said 10 have been neglect TO replace
the switch aflcr it had been opened for a freight
train The Is said to have been completely wheck,
ed, as also two freight cars, which were upon the
siding. ttEAE
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

TIE DAMAGE on TIE RAnRoAD. The damage
on the p, w. * B. Railroad, caused by the recent
storm, is being rapidly repaired. At Newark one
OF the tracks is repaired sufficiently TO allow the
passage OF trains, bat no locomotives run over
Upon the arrival OF passenger tram at the break
II rs pushed across ana attacked TO locOmot We
on the opposite side. This plan WIii be continued
until to night, when is expected that trains will
run as usual. ThePresent condition of the road stl
causes delay, and the morning train from Baltl-
more did not arrive here until noon.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

AFTER HoKsE THIEF.--Y Yesterday, u L. Bow
en-, Esq, from near SAow Hill, Nd, came 10 this
town IN quest Of a horse which he'd been atolep
from him He secured il on the premises % Mr..
Presley Ford, living or miIes wen Of toWu, IL
having been left there BY Levin J. Taylor, 4 la-
borer on the MAssey's end Of the bombay Hook
railroad. Taylor admitted taking thas h0Fee e
Saturday last but says he did % b 4he permission
of another party. Officers Stayton and Reed went
for Taylor this morning, but he ran of and eluded
them. He has heretofore been considered q man
Of very exemplary charaeteT We believe SayISla
TimsS.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

DID Nor 60 0FF.--Yesterday afternoon, q
large crowd OF people assembled in the ship
yard Of Pusey. Jones q Co., 70 witness the
launch OF the iron steamship RniekerbOcker,
which had been announced to take place at
o'clock. Four O'Clock came and the boat
did not go OF. Five O'Clock, and still not
withstanding the exeEtiOns Of hundreds Of
tug Falcon, was then procured, and an at
tempt was continued until q tWO-ineh hawseE
was snapped In twain, like piece Of thread.
The launch was then SbandOned and the boat
blocked up on the ways, until some other
opportunity. The reason for the failure was
partly because the tallOW on the ways, had
become gummed and sticky with the rain.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

SALEs OF MoNEY.-At the regular monthly
meeting OF Diamond State Loan Association, last
evening, 1920 sold at Sl1< per cent. premium,
1900 at 2S]I and $500 al %.
On TUESDAY evening, at the eighty fourth month
ly meeting of the Mechanics Loan Association,
1850 was paid to withdra wing members, and
5000 sold at 81 4 per cent premium and $500 at
29K.
At the seventh monthly meeting OF City Loan
Association, Tuesday evening, about $500 sold
at 3sl< per cent premium
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

GRIsT AND SAW MILL BURNED-On Saturday
evening last the grist and saw mill Of Mr.. DAVIS
Sill on Red Clay Greek, in Kennett township, was
totally burned. 1t is supposed that the fire ongi-
mated from SPARKS from bush heap which had
been burned early IN the fore part of the day
AE sail was the only penoR athoms when the
fire was discovered, and made every effort TO
thWart the progress of the flames but failed. The
mill was one OF the oldest the creek, Icing
built in l728. and was formerly known as Mar
sbai's mill. The total loss will probably amount
10 q. 900; the building was insured for 50 300 in
the Doe Ron Insurance Company.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

UNsUccKssFUL.-The efforts to recover the body
of Miss Emeline Fagenbush, who was drowned IN
the Christiapa, at the foot Of French street, on
Tuesday night, have thus far been unsuccessful.
II is supposed that owing to the unusually high
and strong tides crested by the rains the body
has bcen swept far from the place where Il krst
fell into the water. The creek has been thorough
~ dragged in the immediate vicinity Of Freneh
street but without avail 30
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

HEAVY RAms-The rains Of last night were the
heaviest that have visited this town for q long
time. The race bank and part Of the dam at
Denneys Mills Wpre washed sWuy, The down
train last evening" wasdelayed, the track, between
the cansl and MiddletoWn, being completely
snbmarged for several miles, while the train Wss
passing. The waller Ean b such depth u sonde
places that The engineer feared the fire IN the
locomotive would Be exlinguished. We have
heard Of no other dappg oi local cbaEacter,--
Smyrna Times. ItJO Ht IL
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
Peaeh shipmeMts.
wElDEEsDAr.

POLICE CAsEs-Jesse Jones, by Oficer
Chopper, for disOrderly conduct, was fined
81 and costs, and held to bail in the sum Of 500
to keep the peace.
Jas. Gallery, for disOrderly conduct, was
required to give ball. In the sum OF $500, to
keep the peace. ...- 49,.
Ben. Miller, and Gordon, COL, for drunken
ness, were each fined fifty cents and costs.
James. in his entire helpleSsness, was con-
veyed 10 the cells on a wheelbarrOw.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

MEETINGS To-NIoHT. The Democrats Of the
First Ward will meet this evening, at the City
Hotel. A large attendance should be present, as
business Of importance will doubtless come up for
consideration.
The Sixth Ward Democrats will meet this even
ing at the Sixth Ward House, corner of Sixth and
Walnut streets. The meeting should be well at
tended.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

ABOUT AoAIN.-Mr. 5. NJ. Williamson, who
was accidentally shot in Philadelphia few
days ago, has come to his home In VIII
MingtOn, and except q slight soreness where
the ball entered, he is all right again.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
phIIaaeIphia cattle Markcts.

Beef Cattle are dull. and weak 10 price. Sales
fair aad choice AT - &C.. and common al 5s4e
per 10. Receipt.. as0e head. Sheep move freely az
~ 6, pcr 10 for fair 10 good and 50 a per head
for stock Receipts 1880 head. Hogs are slow TO
move aud will not bring over s. > 80 for corn
faI Eacnints mn head.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

OFF THE .TRAcK.-Shifting engine No. kB
Of the r., WA B.Fg 81 ,yfhn OR tlle fraek,
about II O'Clock this morning, while going
around the curve near the gas house. It was
turned oVer on one size, but sustained nose
rlous injury.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

LARoE TOAGATOEs D. Pierce, q
ele9 eomatOes ezcl Of which weighs frae-
ton less than three pounds Mr.. Pierce also
naS me largest and latest geese 10 the neigh
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
CITY NOTICES.

LARGEST MT CAL in tie city at Nm. j.
BROWNS South Of Market Street Bridge. jyl2-3m
CHEAP CoAL.-Stoye at S5,S5. Nat, 81 10 pei
2240 pounds Cor CASH only, at the wharf south
of Market street bridge. WN. J. BRowN.
july lst.-Sm.s
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

THE NEW ROLLING MILL-TWo immense enc
gines are nov being Dnilt at Reading, Pa. by
Seyfert, McMullon & Co. for the Mccullough &
Cos rolling mill, to be built IA this city, on the
Christians, below the foot Of ButtonWood street.
The mill viii be erected about Christmas. The
engines are built upon . new plan, COTTON up BY
Mr.. Harry, q member Of the hrm OF Mccullough
a Co.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

AssToxlrENT. james Cnppen, the well known
grocer, al Fourth and Market streets, has made
Sn assignment for the benefit Of his eredilors.---
The extent of HE lificuhiet Is not at present
known. Wm. Bright, Esq. is the assignee. The
store was closed this moFIiHg.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
ORGANAzEu lsAs,
E..y sit# srs Ha-ti ss .-rts. + saH
NOLEAR 4 SON:
tH .f# af H.
Exchanged Deposit Bank
No. sO9 market street, aaai
WILMINGTON. DEL -o

+ DeHOtt Accounts. snmeet 70 eneck at sight Same
a. at National Bank.1 solicited from hrms, e0rp0-
rationS and individuaar 3Atkte ~ .fAk
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
-

Tie City Coauca meets this evening. i'l
Star aud Young Mems Loan Associations meet
Tonight.
The p. w.y&B,RyR R, will probably b ~lrRAt
By Tomorrow. ~ 81
The Republican tom nation election will take
,plaOssop Saturday. q t
Those who put on heavy coats this morning, ie-
gretted it before noon.
REMovED.-H. o. Moore has removslhis news
depot to $40 Market sueet. .... .,.
The city iS comparatively qaiSt to-day, after the
-excitements Of the last few Gays.
SALE OF CoLTs--O2ls & Miller advertise two
sns gentle colts to be sold on Saturday at-,lA
.. y.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

~ gia FrvR PER CENT. INTEREST s.t'
Par Annam allowed on deposits payable on de- b
mnnd. -
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
SPECIAL ARRANdENENTs
COLLECTIONS

gor interest % uAason A'po'tA of specific 'un'. for
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14
BONDS, STOCKS, GOLD. q

Government Securities, Geld, State Bonds. Rail-
road Bonds and steeks bought and hola on cQnmla-
ssnted 10 AL the principal elites 6y tslabs colrss.
p0ndeuta prepared TO attend 70 anE hnainess
Il thiS line with promptnoss and despatch. pegaon5
antilE % by cE 81 ere etnviasa can @H
fSssi1 ssS iS1!:s.Hs :;sS;d s:ss.: Ss !: '15
1a 4-f, -
Every kind oflaGanataBanhlng danG aiHs ,VI8s
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

COLLECTIONS .-.,... ~, ,i. a
OF Dividands Notes. Interest Drafts. 10, made with
despatch end accounted for thO day payment hTf KAN
ceiVsd. ,Rtsa0 ~ hEJ VI VI EaIA
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-14

On Banks In PhiladslDhia. New. York, Rost0p. Bal
tinaOFo, Delaware, PennsylVania and Washington
Willie credited % FesslpE from sustomefs q par
, 1873-02-16
THE LABOR QUESTION.

The bridgeport Iron Hcnters Resolved to
Strike for Higher WaRcs.
For some time the heaters at the Brldgeport
Rolling Mills have grumbled at their pay. They
have twice threatened to strike, but the number
Of men such action would throw out OF employ
ment has dissuaded them from executing tnelr
threat. 1t one time it was feared they would 10
violence to the works: Last night thelr
disgatisfaction eliminated in All enthusiastic
moetiug. in which resolution was unanimously
passed That the heaters, numbering twenty men
In all. would cease work until their demands
were satisfied. They demanded an increase Of
wages. and also that the Company re-
ceiye back to its service msn
Gently discharged. It was intimated that this III
mani discharge is the cause Of the whole diih- I;
Guilty. Just What these heaters demand IN the
vay Of wages could not be ascertalned last
night, because OF the lateness OF tue
hour. as also the fact that tho
strikers wero very reticent regarding their &c,
mands and Intentions, except that they are all
very open and positire in declaring that they
will not resume work tomorrow. This action
on the part OF the heaters will throw. 2o0 men
out Of employment, as the mills are dependent
on them for the supply Of material
, 1873-02-16
THE WAR OF RACES,

Ohio Coal Miners Protest Against the
Introduction Of C0forcd Men Into
the Coax DigginEs.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
YOUNGSTOWN, O., Feb. ia procession OF
about twenty-five hundred miners marched
through the streets to-day with several bands OF
music, and q number of flags and banners, after
which speeches we're made on = Tho Diamond :"
by John B. Lewis, President OF the Grand Lodge
Of Ohio, aud number Of others. The crowd
was addressed tonight by r. F. Trevellick, OF
Detroit, President Of the National Labor Union
WHO Was prevented from addressing the meet
iur today bY detention OF tho train.
The object Of the demonstration was tore to re,
monstrato against the introduction Of colored
minera, and to induce the rolling-mil puddlers,
aud other. Labor Unions to participate IN tue
strike The saloons were all closed by order OF
tie Mayor, and everything passed oil quietly.
, 1873-02-16
STOKES.
Another Chance for Lffe-~Efsk's Assi1s-
sin Is Granted a Stay of Proceed"

n
Another Cnancc ZOE At1e'"E laA1 = 1AS@
sin is Granted Stay OF Proceed"
;r1s
n.,+.1 - ~. f.biccoo 1x;b,,n,
epec1as oeep"s~'' ~ 4 ~ -, o','s
NEW YoRK, Feb. 15.-Stokes mas O ne" LEASE
of 1ifa for an indefinite number of months,
=, - - -. ,rror o<rentad he
through stay and "11s OF el1or elan1eu -
Iu7ra Dayia to-1ay The public and press had.
e..a,,,aoa th.+ e+okaa, aracrtion was inevitable
concluoed that o1oheS eaec"'1on ""s - 'AsaDo'
and this sudden change was SURPRISE Ihe
;oo,or -,co;xo3 b;a had neya vceterdav with
P1ioo"e. .1.+;,,e
nonchalhnce, DUE to-oAy Ae a'lu LIS 3ota'AoAe
nrasant in the Tombs could not conceal
,.,;utt anor +ho n,ovnoc+e;11v nronDt
MS ueuHa1 otei 10 ~ -,'o,7a IA
action OF the ouuse W. no m 49,
ponderous charge IN the lweed trlai'. tho e'en-
ing papers. most Of which had editorials on the
new era of stern Justice as interpreted by Judge
Roardman. had to strike another key in later
.S:t:o r-1oo Dav;a said in Announcing the
eulioue, ooo6o "'A' o~~~ D
61ay to-oAy - .-.--,,.,
Whenever tho Judge to whom such an appneat1on "a
nade in capital case, considers tue quesuon rasea
upon the trial. and which may have aneced the 1esu.
adversely to prisoner to be or sucn grave oneht anu
serious doubt, either from their not having neen EEL
tied by tho higher Courts, or because OF conncian8
authorities touching them, that il his Judgment they
are woihy the solemn elaboration OF N Ap-
pellate Tribunal, 1t is his duty 10 accord
to the prisoner the opportunity TO present tne-a
for review and in this the duty should be d,s
charged in view Of the rremedabe consequences that
may follow his refusal. The exceptions taken upon