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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Milford Items.
ipeclally Reported for the Commercially


MILFORD, July 27.
The weather for the greater part of last week
was quite cool, especially of nights, but tis get
ting warm again now, and the corn is growing
quite rapidly. It is now thought there will be
a good crop, provided it remains seasonabe.. A
few peaches are being shipped from our station,
but there will not be many for they are very
scarce through here, having, OF late, dropped
from the trees until but few remain.
On last Saturday week, Mr.. VIM. hadcllH
launched from his yard nice little schooner OF
about 80 tons burden. She Is owned IN mlitoru
and will trade between here aud Philadelphia.
Mr.. Vim. Scribner will, in few days, launch
large three masted schooner OF about 600 tons
burden. Mesers Harper & Abbott have laid the
keel, and are building another large vessel OF
$50 ton, burden for company IN new jersey
Messrs Lank x Salmons each have large yes
sells upon the stocks which are nearing compile
ton. go.
The funeral of VIM L. Jump, who was killed
by the excursion train last Wednesday, was
preached in this town by Rev. ID. q. Rdgway on
FRIDAY, after which the remains were deposited
in Union Cemetery.
Yesterday and Saturday evening was the regu,
lar quarterly meeting service. The M. r. pull
pit was filled yesterday morning by PRESIDING &
Elder Kenny,
Judge Fisher has collected the bricks ana mao
the cellar dug for a large brick mansion IN front
of the late resid dsnce Of the Rev. t, T.. Nc
Colley. Mr.. Charles Fisher is about completing
nice cottage building in South Milford.
The farmers complain OF dry weather and
hard times. 1t il said there was nothing made
on the strawberry crop on account of the great
quantity of rain, that the wheat all turns to
straw /; that the peaches have fallen from the
trees, and vegetation is injured by the drought
So it does look dscouraging.
William Grey's house was entered one nigh'
last week and fifty dollars taken from the bu
| reau drawer. FRANK.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
New Castle Items.
Especially Reported for the Commercially

Especially Reported for the Commerclal.J
New CASTLE, July 28.
Rain, which was much needed, came down in
gentle but refreshing, shower yesterday af-
ternoon. 1t began about 8 O'Clock, and contin-
uel more than half hour but az it did not
fall fast at any time, there was not sufficient wa
lcr to render permanent or great benefit. Still
the cartlu surface has been cooled, the atmos-
lhere purified, tho dust laid and vegetation re-
froshtd Corn, which is now tasselling. is in a
critical state and requires abundant rains, but
this morning, it looks bright and joyous.
Tie last Of those colossal smoke stacks at the
lasher works is nearly completed, and ia daily
lifting higher its right royal head in emulation
Of its ma iestic sisters near by. These gigantic
clnnies, which like Babols tower are heaven
aspiring in their loftiness, beside the practical
purpose for which they are designed and built,
will, doubtless, be of great advantage to navi-
gators ON the river, serving as conspicuous land
marks by which pilots and others will take
Their bearings and shape their courses.
The growth of towns and cities though rapid
Is often 80 insidions and noiseess that even
wde-awakc residents are not infrequently sur
lrsed at the sum total increase which the ag-
grcgae Of a single years work will exhibit. How
few Of the citizens OF New CASTLE for instance,
are prepared to realize or believe without veri-
iyng tho statement that within the last twelve
months there have been erected or are in course
ol construction here, at least one hundred ant
forty dwelling houses the three immense millf
9' The laskers ths large woolen mill of knowlei
Co..the umbrella stick factory of Buell. Il Co.
large additions to Shaw's Cotton Mills and the
9ld foundry, and that the capacity of Guyeri
Ouck yard has been largely increased? Yet these
a'e facts.
The large brick mansion at the cor. of Vim,
and Delaware streets, owned and recently oc
enNed ly the late George Janvier Esq, ha
l'fn within few weeks thoroughly overhauled
repaired and repainted, inside and out. Its ap
lea'ance has been wonderfully changed thereby
anl The lively contrast of colors which is pre-
sehled by ts yariegated front is suggestive o
comfort so that one instinctively looks for tn
na,ly sign board with its hospitable Invitation
10 The loot sore and and erstwhile thirsty pil
eIlln' to enter and recuperate his wasted fran
tna ehersles1' by quafiing fully of the cooling
ger NJ
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Daifu Commercial.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard M. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis @. Ferris.
Latest General News.

Information has been received in Washington
~ tl,e arrest Of a notorious whiskey trader and
horse thief named Martin, alias "Hurricane
pllr in Kansas. He has been turned over to
,bc United States Marshal at Leavenworth.
Tho famous stallion Gilbreth Knox died at
u,acnn Park Massachusetts, on Saturday, from
l,s efTects of severe strain and cold recent
IL, cnntraoted. His owner, Mr.. Wentworth, paid
9i7 no0 for him, but valued him at much high
or figure.
The woods on Long Island, between Deer
r.,il aud Falmingdale caught fire Oh Sunday
ayenng. and was still burning last night Ten
mns Of woods have been consumed. IL is not
known whether any dwellings have been dos
troycd.
Adintant General Platte, OF the Department
of the South in letter to the War Department,
exuresses his opinion that the Governor Of Mis-
sssippi cannot make out a case sulhcient TO war
rant Federal Interference at Vicksburg.
At Austin, Miss, last Thursday evening, col
ored mob attempted to lynch George r. Smith,
who few weeks previously, had killed a colored
man. The sheriff averted the outrage by lodg-
ing Smith in jail.
The steamship Colon, from New York, arrived
at Aspinwall on the 25th, with sixteen OF the
crew of the City of Guatemala The rest OF the
crew remained OH the City of Guatemala with
the captain.
gang of Indians carried off seventy-fve
bnr.es from Medicine Bow, w. r., on Sunday
evening. A party of settlers went in pursuit Of
them last evening
The odd Fellows Hall in Washington was
dedicated last evening.
President Grant has returned to Long Branch.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Delaware ae1hodist Conference.

IAsr DAYS PRocEEDINas-TH APPOINTMENTS.
Conference met at the usual hour. Rev. j. q.
Manluff conducted the religious services.
Committee on resolutions was appointed
consisting of Revs. Parker and West.
Rev. II. Jolley made few remarks in the case
of Rev. Harrison Smith, who ii at the present
time very sick. Upon vote OF Conference, he
was placed in a superannuated relation.
The case of Rev. Isaac Broughton was REFER
red to committee of five.
Resolutions of thanks from the committee was
adopted by rising vote.
A number of ministers of the Wilmington con-
ference we're introduced.
The Chestertown Advocate was exhibited to
the Conference and resolutions adopting the
same az the conference organ were passed.
After reading the appointments the blshop
pronounced the benediction and the conference
adjourned.
The following are the appointments
Philadelphia District, n Young, 7. E.-John
Wesley and Centreyille, Isaiah Broughton
Zoar, w. j. Parker North Pennsylyania, l; H.
White Franklin and Germantown, q. II. wa
ters Old Chester and West Chester, u. H.
Washington; Mount Zion, +. j. Lee salem, W.
@ Dickerson Bridgeton and Goshen, j. Brink
" Wilmington, Solomon Cooper New Castle,
| to be supplied Brownville and mission to be
supplied ODESSA j, Emory Webb Port Depos-
smvrna District, j. H. Pearce, P. E.-Ahddle-
| town, j. w. BfOWn hlllllnbt tohi - - :"
Smvrps. Reni Gibbs Still Pond, Simon Tay-
lor; CRestertown, Chas. Wing Marydell, D.
r. Dunn Crumpton, P. J. Adams ;kent *, Island Island
H Morris Hilsborough, Chapel Ash dreens'
| borough, Philip Kennedy Centrevlie, Oha''
Pollett Denton, ]. S. Willis; Mount Pisgah
| Asbury Grinnage. ~ II
Cambridge District Hoop Hooper Jolly Mpr.ball f. EjI
I,ewistown and Harmony, ]. II. johnson Tai
Piled Easton, ]. r. West Miles River Neck eel,
TO be supplied ; Bethel, w II; hauiie wa4n Ei
ineton, ]. II. Holland Cambridge, j. ID; n
bert Church Creek Horsey Tobacco Stick
Salisbury District, P. Burrows, ?; E-lsure SuI,,
Aaron Handy; Salisbury, VIM. Phillips FORK
town. to be supplied Quantico, stephen Z
Whit Wilmington NJ Princess Anne, John q. MsnlufT
Manokin, David Eaves Paramount Vlt WIN, o,,,, y
Green Union, Jno, W. Saunders New9own y
Abraham Brown Snow Hill. samuei
Waters Berlin, ]. O. Carroll Horntown, Steph
en- Jones Drummondtown, Harrison hich'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
The state Convention.

ARRIVAL AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO JUMP IN
KENT ooUNTY-THE CONGRESSIONAL NoMINA-
TIoN.
Especial by Telegraph to the Commercially
GEoRaETowN, DEL, July 28.
The train, though somewhat delayed, arrived
here at 1920 with the Delegates from the To-
calities along the road mostly aboard.
The convention will be full.
There was much discussion on the way down
as to the nominations, and considerable opposi-
ton to Jump was developed among the delege-
gates from Kent including the delegations from
Kenton, Frederica, and Milford.
The nomination of Jump. however, is conced-
ed. and there is not much doubt concerning the
nomination of Mr.. Lofand, though some of the
Jump delegates from Wilmington talk of Bird
The Thompson delegates held caucus at the
Brick Hotel Immediately.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
1eaths.

GAssER.--On July 26th, 1874, Jennie b., infant
daughter of NJ. and Lizzie A. Gnsser, aged
months.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited 10 attend the funeral from the re-
sdence Of her grandparents, j. wilhelm, 500 west
Third Street. Tuesday afternoon at O'clock to pro-
ceed to the Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery
CRAIGg.-on the morning Of the 26th inst, Scot
land Asia Craigg, in the 10th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spectfnlly invited to attend his funeral from the
residence of his MOTHER SIS Tanall Street, on We'd
nesday afternooD,to meet at and move at O'CLOCK.
Services a, the African Union Church.
Gone but not forgotten
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

The REPUBLICAN STATE CoNvENTIoT.-The
train which left this city at O'Clock, this morn
ing, for Georgetown, conveying the dele
gates and others to the State Convention, con-
sisted of eight cars, only about five of which
were filled at the departure from this depot 9th
ers joined the party, however, at the several
stations down the road, and when the train
reached it's destination it was completely packed
Two bands-the Rockdale Delaware County,
and the Mount Vernen-accompanied the ex-
eursion, and on flat at the rear of the train
was also taken piece Of brass artillery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
chester Heights Camp-mee.ing Notes.


correspondence OF the Commercially
CHESTER HEIaHTs, July 27.
Among the interesting features of the love
'ea7l' held in front of the preachers stand on
'sS' sabbath morning, was the singing by Aman-
ia smith, coored lady, the following beauti-
iulstanza:
"Ihe cress of christ I'll cherish
rs cruclnction here;
Az lliil renrOach and sorrow,
II Jesus leads me there
, Que sang it by request, and her strong, clear
,, 'oVg rang through the forest trees and sent a
% %Inn oil exnltation throughout the entire au-
"vice' ''' She Is a very talented lady and has
W.T. understand, been induced to attend our
'"'i "yoiilSH' She exerts mighty influence for
co,,,i.l lhe liindoo boy, Philip Embury, who ac-
.,n,p ,,mpellled Rev. Mr.. Weatherby, returned mis-
'oa'Iy t'y from India, sings sweetly in his native
''"bra' br lie IL to have good education.
T. =, ne subscription started in behalf OF VIM.
n m,"tt1e, who received such painful injuries on
tr",i,.Suay last, while attempting to reach the
1,' ~" Il III time, is being rapidly responded to.
"0 ttio'lsaiid dollars is the amount desired.
o.,,. ne number of beautiful cottages recently
'''uu mere lend enchantment to the grounds.
G, H. 3,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
A Voice from SIN myrna.

rouAf, DIFFERENTIATION AND AN ApPoR1IoNMEST
or DELEGATES ON THE CENSUS OF 10 coNsIDER-
ED.
On Saturday afternoon, meeting was held at
Foxwelrs Hotel, Smyrna, for the selection Of
Delegates and Alternates to the Republican
State Convention. W. w. Wilson presided, and
john II. Hoffecker acted as secretary. After
the election of Delegates, the following resolu-
ton was adopted
Rtso rd. That true representation in both
State and County Conventions should be accord
ing to population, and that the apportionment Of
delegates should be based on the census Of 1870,
aud that tho members Of both the State and
County committees of this Hundred be request
ed to inquire if the Appointment has been 30
made
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Newark Items.

Especially Reported for tile oommercial.l
NEWARK, July 28.
A row occurred among the colored people,
near the White Clay Greek church, on Saturday
The house Of Elias Hickman was attacked by
three colored men and two women, who made
the attack with pistols and razors. They enter
ed the house and captured the contents sugar,
coffee, bread &C., in fact, every thing of
value which they could find.
James MCoy, upon whose farm the house is
situated, ordered them off but they only left
when they had accomplished their ends. On
Monday morning Elias Hickman, Harvey Hick-
man, and Isaac Cullen came before ESQ.,, Nc
Keowen, making oath to the facts of the above
as stated. To save the life of Nancy Hickman
she was thrown from a window. And she run
to Mr. M Coy's house.
This morning, John Pilling, Minok Curtis,
and c. @. Kin, went to Georgetown to attend
the convention. We had fine rain here, yester--
day afternoon, commencing about o'clock, and
continuing until about ~ o'clock The ground
certainly needed it. L.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Yesterdays DEVELOPMENT I'm iii
Heccher Iuuuiry.

D. i"e most important development in the
,eV'nf 'lllton case yesterday is the report of
a'' "serNlew with Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
".ioh she narTates an interview with Mr.
'.uil, Mrs. Bullard, of the Reuol,ition being
nr rI,t, I,, d9flng which Tllton related the story
s,a ,I i Mlles niidelity, giving it as "a phase of
nnmt ,l e; Mrs. Stanton also relates state
ona,.i nlale to her by Mrs. Susan b. Anthony of
I,".aol p,eua' between Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton in her
nrhaoce, IN which each confessed to the other
Aiming broken their marriage VOWS. Miss
Sl,o,liy Sl,uply left them and withdrew to her room.
m u,S sta;. afterwards Mrs. Tilton came running
t5o, W. AR. Iiiton following her. Mrs Tilten
Wan wau ,leiuge with Miss Anthony, aud the door
friom'Gke roGked against Tilton, who beat against it
"iiI'usy' p"iI,iuay' Mrs. Tilton then confessed her
p@blil%asss pblinless to Miss Anthony. Mr. Titon has
of hi. o, card IN reference to the publication
mpor,a, S examination, stating that the most
attentnt atttant portions were Suppressed, and calling
"'''''lioh to some of them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

FINAL HEARING OF AN ATTEMPTED WIFE MUIR
pERER.-In Philadelphia, yesterday, John Will
helm was arraignod for final hearing on a
charge of attempting to shoot his wife, at Pas
calviIe, on the P. W. q b. r. r., on the
18th inst. Mrs. Wilhelm, who has just re-
covered sufficiently from the effects Of her
Wounds testified that John came to her house
and wanted her to leave. She refused. He then
pulled out revolver, and, When she tried to
leave, he said he did not intend to shoot her;
Afterwards he followed her, swore he would kill
her, and discharged the pistol three times, two
of the shots producing severe wounds. He had
often made threats to kill her before. He was
held in $4,000 bail for trial.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
The Dead Of the Flood.

T6o HUNDRED AND NINETEEN DEAD BODIES RE
COVERED.
PIrrsRURa, July 28.
Our papers are filled with the details of the
disaster.
Over one hundred bodies have been recoy-
cred.
The list of the dead in the Allegheny is 125
in the lower Allegheny, g.; Saw Mill Run, IA
Little Branch Saw Mill Run, 81; Charteer's
Creek, 10; other suburbs, IS ; total 219.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

Bowman, Cd and King and 5i1 King street is SELL
ing prime cheese at 16c and very good do 14c per
pound. New No mackerel at 1Oc, extra fat DO at
i2. Large No. 1s and prime mess do at loc per Id.
For genuine Mocha, LiberB old Brown Java, Sc
lected Maracaibo, old Laquayra, strong Rio and mild
Rio coffees. We know Of no more reliable place
than Bowman's, Cd and King and 5l1 King street.
In fine teas also Mr. b. offers unusual inducements
in price and quality. Mr.. Bs success proves his
policy OF selling only the best goods, and those at
the lowest cash price TO be goo1 one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

NEW Boat CLuB.-A few days ago. the fourth
boat club was organized and was christened the
"Crescent." 1t has already ordered four Dared
shell, and will soon begin to practice for the Fall
Regatta of the Christana Navy, to which organ
izaton we suppose it will make application for
membership. Craftsmanship is certainly receiving
much attention at the hands Of the young men
of this city at present. fact which meets the
ages even greater exertions towards perfection.
We have the material here for the best of crews,
and we believe they will yet achieve deeds equal
to the foremost of the college clubs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

CORNER STONE LAYIsGs.-0n Saturday the
c )rner stone for the Church Of the Evangelical
Association, at Birdsboro, was laid with appro-
pirate ceremonies, and Sunday the corner stone
was laid for the new Church Of the same denom-
ination, at the White Bear Station, Wilmington
x Reading Railroad.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

FALLING OF CHILD FROM THE CARs.-A ru-
NOR was prevalent, yesterday afternoon, that an
infant had fallen from south-bound train on
the p. W. & b. r. r., below Chester, on Saturday.
The only circumstance OF this character which
we can hear of was the jumping OF little girl
from the evening express at Thurlow, by which
she was rendered insensible. She got on the
train at Chester, supposing it would stop at
Thurlow, but when she saw that it was going by
she Jumped off in the excitement Of the moment
with the result stated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
IL. *. Train Attacked.

A PASSENGER TRAIN STONED NEAR BOSTON AND TWO
LADIES INJURED.
BOSTON, July %.
train from New York was attacked by gang
of miscreants, near Palmer, last night. Several
stones were thrown through the windows, seri-
ously injuring two passengers, one lady.
reward has been offered for the capture of
the offenders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
SECOND EDITION.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Tup ART SALE.-The sale of oil paintings which
has been in progress at No. Cos Market St, since
Tnurfday evening last, will close, this evening,
positively The paintings are selling at a very
ow figure, and lovers of art should not neglect
his opportunity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
a st,ndard ArticIe Everywhcre.

1t is long way from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
and from Maine to the Gulf Of Mexico, but in all the
vast area lying within those boundaries there is not
city, town, village, settlement or camp where
Hostetters Stomach Bitters is not well known and
in great demand. 1t is the great household medi-
cine OF the American people, and is taken every
where as a safeguard against epidemics and ell
demics as remedy for dyspepsia, bi iousness and
Irregularities OF the bowels as cure for chills and
fever and rheumatic ailments, as sedative in ner-
vous cases, as wholesome exhilarant in hypo-
chondria, and as a general lnvgorant and restora-
tive To the weak and dropping it imparts strength
AMI vitality, bracing the relaxed nerves and rouslng
all the latent energies of the system. For twenty
years 1t has been the standard tonic and corrective
Of the western world.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

To ATLANTIC CITY.-Parties intending to go
on the excursion to Atlantic City will need be on
the boat at o'clock sharp or they will be left,
as the boat will leave at that time to make con-
nection with the cars at Camden. The rain
that fell last night has laid the dust and will add
to the comfort OF the excursionists on their trip
to the ocean.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF MECHANIC ARTs.-A
epecial meeting of the Executive Committee Of
this Institute will be held in their rooms at cor.
9th and Market sts., this evening, at 8 o'clock.
AS it is necessary to hold this meeting, it is
nestly desired that every member of the board
will attend and give his views on matters that
NAV come before il.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

The Secretary of the Treasury announces that
negotiations are still pending regarding the ac-
ceptance of bids for the new five per cent loan
The body of Mrs. Sharpless, who was drowned
recently at Atlantic City, came ashore OH satur-
day night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
THIRD EDITION.
Marine Disaster.

wRIoK OF A CHINESE SHIP ON THE PACIFIC COAST.
SAN Francisco, July 28.
Jananeae advices state that the steamer sTdi
Ane,u was wrecked on the western coast, with
27 liNea lnat
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

FIRE IN THE CouNTRY.-The dwelling house
upon the farm of E. G. Stotsenburg, in White
CLAY Creek Hundred, near Christiana, was entire
ly consumed by fire about one o'clock, yesterday
morning. The fire is supposed to have originated
by rats or mice gnawing upon box of matches:
MIR. Natha0 Rylett the tenant upon the farm, and
his family, eight in number, narrowly escaped
with their lives. There is an insurance upon the
house. but none upon the furniture
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Missouri.

HUSBAND MoRTALLY WOUNDS HIS WIFE.
ST. LOUIS, July 28.
VIM. Morgan, who has been separated from
his wife and made several attempts to abduct
his little daughter met his wife in the street
and inflicted mortal wounds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Ohio,
ESCAPE OF PRISONER.

TOLEDO, July %.
Five prisoners attacked the sheriff at Ottawa,
Ohio, and escaped from the jail. One was re-
captured named Goodwin, charged with murder
ing couple in April.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

The President has issued proclamations ratify-
iug the extradition and commercial treaties with
Peru also ratifying the convention with Russia
regarding trade Marks
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

It is said that there is $4,000 900 worth Of
real estate, under the headings of Savings Banks
Religious Institutions and Insurance Companies
in New York and Brooklyn which escapes tax
upder existing laws.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

The FRANKLIN LoAN.-The I'D monthly meet
ing of the Franklin Loan Association took place,
last evening, at the Office of the Secretary, d.
T. Hawkins, No. 4O4 Market street. This was
aleo the first pay meeting of the End series Of
stock. 81, 200 was sold at 1924 $4,000 at 321s,
and $500 at 33 per cent. The purchasers were
mostly I'd series stockholders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
The baltimore Burned District.

Sunday was the anniversary of the great fire
in Baltimore which swept over several squares
tude. Within the year the entire section, save
three sites, has been rebuilt and the buildings
which have replaced the old ones are much
larger, more imposing and built in better style
Of orobitaoture
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

NEWPORT HARVEST HOME by way of further
provision for the Harvest Home which will be
held at Newport on Thursday, the 30th inst, we
may state that Revs DR.. Pancoast andJ. b. Mann
have been engaged as speakers and music will
be furnished by the United Cornet band. Extra
trains will be run on the w. 4 W. H. r., and the
fare for the round trip has been fixed at 40 cents
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

The CORNER STONE LAYING AT CHEsTER.-The
corner stone OF new African NJ. Il. Church was
laid at Chester ON Sunday afternoon. in the
North ward, with appropriate ceremonies, in
presence of large number assembled to paiti-
cpate. Rev. Edward Chippey, OF Wilmington,
Del, who is expected to take pastoral charge Of
the building on its completion, made most ap-
nronriate addrebs