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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

At the foot of the Chestnut Hills, in North
Coventry, Chester county, reside two eccentric
old bachelors, Messrs. John and Frederick Ham
ilton, who are now between 60 and 70 years OF
age. They have happily lived together have
no woman about to give them a curtain lecture
when they are out o'nigbts, nor to tenderly care
for hem In their hours OF sickness. They keep
separate tables, do their own cooking, washing
and mending make their own beds, and do al
necessary wook that is to be done about vel
regulated household. Besides being good house
keepers these old gentlemen are of an inventive
turn of mind. They recently invented thresh
ing machine which is worked with a crank. Five
hundred sheaves of wheat and 80 bushels oil
oats were threshed out by it one day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Neighboring Counties.

"Bunyan's Progress" has opened for week
IN Chester.
:, -Caterpillars lately stopped train on the
Heading X. Il.
"A eolored barber at Bethlehem has begun
The study OF law.
,-Berks county has Game Association which
Will become incorporated.
-,Croquet and coquette are the favoribe games
at the West Chester Normal.
-Hadley Lamborn, of Kennett, was prostra-
led with paralysis, last week.
David Seiple has been sent to prison from
rhenixyllle charged with forgery
The Hartford county fair takes place at Bel
Ar on October 18th, 18th and 10th.
-Bayard Taylor lectures in West Chester on
tue ltth OF October on Ancient Egypt.
-,Furrher discoveries OF iron ore have been
made made among tho hills which run north from
Coatesville.
VIM Roland, a colored man, has been locked
up IN the Chester county Jail to answer charge
oi "slanderous libel"
Inc Old Plow Church in Robeson twp,
berks county, is 100 years old and celebrated its
centennial on the 10Th.
brown Moore's store at Coatesville, was
robbed of clothing, piece goods, and several
umbrellas one night last week.
Mrs Jacob Baer of West Fallowield, Ches-
~. Nouutyi iell ueaQ at ner Tea thDle lew uhNn
ago, being stricken. with heart disease.
- The stage running from Brandywine Sum-
uni ilt station, on the Philadelphia q and Baltimore
ued.
Captain Joseph Evans, an old veteran.of the
war war OF 1872 died at the residence OF L. d. Kirk
patrick, East Nantmeal, Chester county, on Sep
'ember 18th, aged "a years.
Hannah Supplee, formerly of Chester county,
mas buried in Montgomery county, Pa. last
week. week; Her lineal descendants are children, 4O
grand children and 81 great-grand-chidr
John McNamara has been arrested charged
WIN ml1h nrlng the barn of Daniel Caslin, in Chester
eounty, last week. Footprints found in the
voin neld correspond in size and shape with the
prisoners shoes.
:. James A. Amos house, near Jarrettsville
~ ~ hafford county, was entered by burglars on
ene night OF the 18th and $500 abstracted from
a room IN which three persons were sleeping
'ney having first been chloroformed.
Tho result of the investigation into the al
i9sed s abuses at the Wolmesdorf Orphans Home
HHocrKs county, was the discharge of the farmer
nerryman and the retention Of Miss Dech on hel
"oinise to repent her cruelty and do it no more
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
The Prosperity of ireland and our Ex-
port Trade.

Many are of opinion that the close OF the pres
ent decade will witness an end OF the decrease
in the population OF ireland by emigration to
America on account of the steadily increasing
prosperity of the former country and the present
eouiiibrium there between labor and employ
ment. While some classes continue to come to this
country, an important number of other classes go
back, and it is already an open question as to
which country offers the greater jnducements to
the immigrant; for while the con0ion of laboriDg
people in Ireland is said to be improving, in the
United States it has not been 80 prosperous as
Formerly, notably since the panic Our export
tra6 with Ireland direct is increasing steadily,
ing power, as her population is able to have
more and bettor food. The decrease in her pop
ulation from 1s41 to 1851 was over 1,600, 900 !
1851 to 1861, 775,SO0, and 1861 to 1871, 1885, 800
lbs, against 67, ,962, 900 lbs. in 1874. For same
time her value of live stock incrIa8ed from
about so, 700, 900 lbs. to over $4,000, QUDlbs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

EFFORTS TO BREAK UP REPUBLICAN MEETING
ONE MAN SHOT.
MONTGOMERY, Sept 28.
At Wilson station, disturbance occurred on
Saturday between two factions of the Republ-
can party While W. G. Cox, colored, was
speaking, an attempt was made to break up
the meeting. pistol shot was fred, and one
of the assailing party, colored, fell dead. The
mob then tried to Lynch Cox, but he was pro
tected and lodged in prison to await legal pro-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Deaths.

LANG.-saturdsy morning, Sept Q6th, Alfred F.
Lang, In the 45th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend his funeral from his
late residence, No. 5lg West sixth Street, to
leave the house at az O'Clock. Services in the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, of which the de-
ceased was a faithful and honored Deacon, on
terry.
iHelp, Lord for the godly man ceaseth; for the
faithful fail from among the children of men,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
FOURTH EDITION.


GEN. MILES SUPPLY TRAIN IN DANGEROUS FIX
LIEUT.. LEWIS LIKELY TO DIE.
WARRINGTON, Sept 28.
Official dispatches from Capt. W. Lyman, COM
manding the supply trains sent to Gen. Miles.
in the Indian Territory, under date of Sept. 10th.
says that he is carrolled by the Comsnches
north Of the Washita river Monday the 9th, and
consider it dangerous to proceed. His commit
nication with Gen. Miles was cut on.
Lieutenant Lewis WAS dangerously wounded
and will die unless relieved by prompt medical
aid. ALI the water they hadswas small pool
which would dry up very soon. A relieving par
ty started the same day, instructed to reach Ly-
man as soon as possible, and if necessary topro-
ceed with him tn Gen. Miles command
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

AUSTRIA TO SEND OUT ANOTHER ARCTIC ExrEDI-
TIoN NEXT YEAR.
VIENNA, Sept 28.
The Austrian Government will despatch an
other Arctic expedition, next year, to ascertain
whether the land discovered by the late expedi-
ton and named Franz Joseph is Continent or
an Island. The expedition will be divided, one
half going by way of Siberia and the other via
Greenland.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

The Governor OF Illinois ON Saturday appoitn
ed delegates to q convention to be held at Louis
question OF removing the National Capital from
Washington to the Mississippi Valley. Among
the delegates are Senators Logan and Oglesby
General ]. W. Singleton and ex-Lieutenant Gov
arnor Koarner
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

IT Inc banking house of Townsend 4 Co., of New
mia,yet, ,ai.,, Conn, is announced to have suspended
m,tn , liabilities amounting to $4,000 600. Their
suspension run was caused by Investments in South
sil an state and railroad bonds, which gradually
uebreciated in value. 1t is said their depositors
VIII realize about 40 per cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
France.

ELECTION OF REPUBLICAN, IN MAIsET LoIsR.
PARIS, Sept. 28.
Additional returns of the voting yesterday in
the department Of Mainet Loise, to fill vacsn-
cy in Assembly result in favor of de maille,
the Republican candidate, and his election is
probable
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
uts.issIppi Central Accident.

road % tumbled down do a @ thirty foot embankment.
near Holly Springs, Miss, on Saturday after
noon. The ladies' car and the Pullman car were
turned over twice. No one was killed, but fif-
teen were injured, colored man severely. The
accident was caused by the "washing" Of the
track by heavy rain
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

CRIMINAL INDICTMENT AGAINST MoULToS.
NEW YORK, Sept. 28.
The Eoening Post says the Grand Jury has
found criminal Indictment against Moulton In
the libel case brought by Miss e. d. Proctor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
seath of Bishop Lee. of Iowa.

Bishop Lee, Of the Protestant Episcopal do
eese OF Iowa, died at his residence, in Davenp9Y
On On, saturday, in the Goth year OF his age. HlB
Seath was caused by malignant erysipelas, result
nom ION an injury to one OF his hands, received in
'aiiing down stairs couple of weeks ago.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
The Champion sculIer

The championship scull race between Brown
of Halifax and, Morris Of Pittsburg for $4,000 a
side, came off on Saturday and was won by
Brown, who reached the. goal two lengtht
ahead. Time 81 minutes. The race is said to
have been the best ever witnessed at Halifax.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

THE TEMPERANCE CoNvEsrIoN.-The Grand
Lodge,I. o. g. T., Of Delaware, has issued = call
to the lodges in this city and vicinity to send two
delegates to this city ON the End Of October to
attend convention, which will be held on that
day. The object of the convention is not as yet
known, but will be stated before the body ut the
meeting. Those lodges whichhave not received
formal notices are requested to send delegates
without such notice.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
WILMINGTON CITY LOAN
FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER WORKS.
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
$500, ,OO0.)

OF wilmington City Bonds are offered for sale In
sums OF Fifty Dollars and Its multiple.
In the Act Of the Legislature OF Delaware, au-
thorzng said Loan, 1t is provided that Six Thous.
and Dollars 8 000) shall be paid annually In July OF
each year, until the whole loan Is redeemed.
The Bonds bear interest at six per cent. per an
mum, payable semi-annually on the first days oil
January and July OF each year, clear Of all taret
now levied TO be levied upon the principal or IN
erest thereof by authority OF the State or OF the
United states.
For safe and permanent investment for Trustees
or others seeking security and prompt payment OF
interest, there ia none better.
The income OF the Water Department from Water
Rents and other sources exceeds sb0, 900 annually
The following statement will show In what man
ner the Loan Ii to be issued and when redeemed
tn nna
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Prussian Enterprise In New Jersey

1t is stated that an agent of the Prussian Gov
ernment has purchased Lake Weepanapee, in
Union county, New Jersey, for the raising Of
leeches, trout and salmon. The leeches are &c
be used for medical purposes, and the trout and
salmon to stock the Prussian rivers. The lake
mas an area of 200 acres, and the price is $780,
900. This is probably the first purchase by 8
foreign government of territory within the United
Statae
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

The body of young woman found at the foot
of precpice at Clifton Ontario, has been rec
ognized as that of a young German girl, who
had been betrayed under promise of marriage
She had doubtless committed suicide to cover
bar ahama
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

Mrs. A. Hebert was fatally burned at New
Iberia, La, on Saturday morning, while filling
a lighted lamp with coal oil. Her husband was
severely burned while trying to put out the
hames
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

IN WALL STREET.-THE RETURN TO WASHINGTON.
New YonK, Sept. 28.
President Grant paid visit to Wall street. this
morning. He returns to Washington on Wednes-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
The Peach season is done.
Coal mn for the winter now,

The Peach season is done.
Coal up for the winter now.
Don't forget the railroad changes to-day.
Franklin Loan Association, this evening.
The U. s. Court is holding weekly sessions fol
naturalization.
The Board of Education holds its regular ses.
sion, this evening.
The decayed telegraph poles between this city
and Baltimore are being replaced.
The father of young Russell, who was killed
on the Del r. r. last week, Is a preacher.
The Female Bible Society meets at Mrs. Nor.
rows, $40 King street, tomorrow, a. 8, p. M.
Weekly santifcation meetings are held at st.
Paul's NJ. E. Church on Thursday evenings.
The Mems Temperance Society will hold q
meeting in the lecture room of Hanover church.
this evening.
The Sixth Ward Democrats will organize cam
paign club at 9th and Buttonwcod this evening
at u o'clock.
Rev. Mr.. Israel preached as usual, at Mount
Cuba, yesterday afternoon, to a good sized com
pany, assembled under the pavilion. The
sunny Autumn afternoons, such as yesterdays,
are charming ut Mount Cuba.
DR.. j. F. Ffantz, well known to our citizens
left for Philadelphia this morning, where he will
attend course in homeopathy. He leaves the
equalizer in the hands OF his brother, F. f
Frantz, NJ. D., who will continue at 1856 Market
gtreet-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

CHANGES IN RAILROAD ScHEDULEs To-day,
some noteworthy changes went into effect on
both the P. W. & d. and the Delaware Railroads.
On the P. W K b., the train which has hereto
fore been leaving this city for Philadelphia at
AS P. NJ leaves As minutes earlier, and the TO-
"a P. M. train leaves an hour earlier, or at 0,20
p. M. On the Delaware Railroad
the new. Fast Freight Express is now
running, leaving Wilmington at A. M. and
reaching Wilmington on the return at $50 P. NJ.
The O'clock A. M. from and the 10 o'clock p.
NJ. trains to Wilmington have been withdrawn.
The morning and evening accommodation trains
run only to and from Harrington. The after
noon passenger train north, which has been ar.
local train will be run from New CASTLE leaving
there at TAO A. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 28.
Cotton dull at 165{(01691c. Flour dull su-
pers $95O@3.75 extras, $4D45O Penna., In
diana and Ohio extra family, S5.5N046.25. Wheat
dull; red, 81. 15@1.22 amber $1.2391. %; white
sl.30@1.40. Rye steady at s1.04. Corn un-
changed yellow and western mixed 91@92c.
Oats weak white. 64@65c mixed, 6i@63c.
Whiskey steady at $1.07
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDywINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND aRAIS-ooRREoTED DAILY.
Family Flour ur.....................S8 IS 00@ 800
Extra Flour. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 625CD 7.50
Superfne Flour. ur...-................ $3.50 600
Wheat, ,...............-..... 1.26
Corn. n....................... 95o
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

"A Chicago boy recently stole roll OF Five
twenty bonds, and, not knowing their value,
pasted them as ornaments on the walls Of his
room.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

Time OF game, two hours and thirty minutes
PAsTIME vs. GOOD WILL.
match game was also played on Saturday be-
tween the Pastime and Good Will clubs, in
which the former won a triumph by a score of "a
to IA.
MATCH GAME AT NEWARK.
The Liliputs and Buds of Promise clubs. of
Newark, played match game on Saturday,
which attracted considerable interest among the
citizens of that town. The fielding Of the clubs
was rather poorer than usual, but the batting
was very good, considering the size Of the play
ers. The score stood Liliputs, AZ ; Buds Of
Promise, 49,
match game between the home mines Of
Newark is proposed.
OTHER GAMES.
Asmatch game of base ball was played on Sat-
urdsy last between the Lightfoot and Crescent
resulting in favor Of the formefsby score OF DO
to 15 Also ON the same day between the Light
foot Jr. and Swiftfoot, resulting in favor Of the
former by score of AZ to ID.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

SUNDAY SCHOOL ELEcTIoN-An election for
officers for the Asbury NJ. e. Sunday School
Society and for the Sabbath School was held yes
terday with the following result: Officers of
the Society-Presdent, Rev. Enoch Stubbs ;
Vice President. Geo. F. Hartman Secretary
d. T. Hawkins Treasurer, Ruel Heisler. OFF,
GERS of the school-Superinte Edward
H. Spencer Female Superintendent, Rebecca
Matlack Musical Director, VIM. T. Groves Sec
retary. Chas. G. Betelle Missionary Secretary,
Harry f. Heisler; Missionary Treasurer, Geo
F. Hartman; Librarian, Jno. d. Thompson, Jr. !;
Periodical Agent, w. @. Shaw; Superintendent
of the Infant Department, Ann G. Perkins.
The school comprises about 400 pupils, includ-
ing the Infant Department of 150. Two sessions
are held, morning and afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.
Probabilities For the Middle States, falling
barometer, stationary or lower temperature, in
creasing south-easterly winds backing to north
west, with threatening and rainy weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

BLRNUM AT BALTMoRE.-Bsrnum gave his con-
Guiding performance at Baltimore with his Hip
podrome on Saturday afternoon, and to-day
opens at Pittsburg, Pa Notwithstanding the
hppodrome had collapse on Sunday, the Goth,
by wind storm, and a fire during the last week,
says the Sun, seemed to be pretty well satisfied
with their success there, the receipts having net
ted about 100000, as stated by the treasurer.
The receipts the first week Of the show it is un-
derstood, did not pay expenses. but during the
last week the returns were much better.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

THE Goss PERJURY CAsE-The case of Alex
ander @. Goss, indicted for perjury in the United
States District Court, will be taken up to-day.
The alleged perjury was committed on the trial
Of an insurance case in said court, growing out
of the alleged death by fire of his brother, Win
field Scott Goss, on the York road. near the city.
Hon. +. P. Stevens is his counsel.-Balio. Sun,
28h
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
THE FAMILY BURNING OIL
MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR
GEORGE W. STONE,

NO. and II EAST WATER STREET, WILMINGTON
DELAWARE.
We uuhesltatingly pronounce this OIL, which we
now offer to the public under own brand, equal
in euery respect to any Oil now on the Market 1t
can be trusted under any and all circumstances that
ordinarily occur In domestic life. 1t stands fire
test OF 1909 which ID as high as any OF the brands of
oil that have won their way TO public favor and
higher than most of them.
Having had considerable experience in the oil
trade we think able to judge to the quality
of oil needed, and we feel perfectly confident that
we have found an oil that safely be relied on.
Sold in cans In any quantity, or on draught ut our
stores Nos. and II e. water Street.
sepl4-6mof GEO. W. STONE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARRKTb.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 70.
Cattle dull, common to extra Penn. and Wes-
tern steers 5@71Sc sheep In fair demand at Az
@6c hogs rather lower at S10.25@11. so PEI
hundred
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
EXCURSIONS.

NRAND EXCURSION
TO SALEM, OCTOBER /, 1874.
a;sIEzS
THE STEAMER "PALI SADIE"
WIN leave Fourth Street Wharf for Salem at
O'Clock A. M, stopping al
PENNsGR0VE, NEW CASTLE AND DELAWARE
CITY.
Returning leave Salem at 4, p. NJ,
Giving those who wish 10 attend the Salem County
nifty forR doing.
FARE for the round trip. so Cents
d. BORDON, Capt.
l.. IL. RLDRID6R, Clerk. sep2f-6t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Ghina aud Glassware.

WE CONTINUE TO SELL FOR CASH.
w Best ron-stone China Tea Sets, "A pieces "a 80
Best iron-stone China Chamber Sets, 10 pieces 80
Best ironstone China Dinner Sets 1o9 pieces ID rs
Best white French China Dinner Plates, doz.... 90
Best gilt French China Tea Sets, "A pieces. 90
Best glt French Dinner and Tea Sets pieces56 90
Fine Lava Cuspaa res. each. .................. 7b
Fancy Goods Ornaments, Vases, Cologne Sets,
Figures &C., at very low prices.
sept9-Sm MARXSEN d WHITE,
Masonic Hall, 718 Chestnut st.. Philada Pa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Weather Record.

NEW YORK, Sep. 2s.
Gold to-day, $1.095S.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
THIRD EDITION.


PRICE OF GOLD TODAY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

A MOTHER BURqwD TO DEATH WITH HER INFANT
CHILD IN HER ABMs-AsAD oAsE OF DOMESTIC
Nm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
Aeip advertisements.

ENXTRA SIZE WILKESBARRE NUT,
IL We are to-day (Sept. 5th) unloading cargo,
extra large size Wllkesbarre Nut Coal, clear OF
slate and dirt. Our patent wagons deliver directly
into the cellar
GEO. W. BUSH d SON, French 81. Wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28
educational.

NEWARK ACADEMY,
In DELAWARE,
Admits pupils OF either sex. GeHlemen instruc-
tors reside with the boys in their department. LIT
TIE Boys In special charge OF Lady.
FALL TERM WILL OPEN SEPT. I'd.
sE-For Circulars apply 10
aug6-4tw MISS CHAMBERLAIN, Principal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

DURLINGTON-COLl EGE, N.J.-RT.
ID Rev. W. H. oDENHEndRR, d. D., President:
and Tuition per year $3.50. For admission address
the Rector. Rev. F. j. CLERC, D. D., burlington,
Nj. aug203tW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

CT. MARY'S HALL Founded A. D.
y 1s37.l-The Rt. Rev. W. II. ODRsHRIMzR, D D.
President. The Rev. EIvIN K. SMITH. A. M, PTfn-
cpal Board and Tuition In all the English Branches
Foreign Languages, Music and Drawing, $3.50 PEI
annum. NO extra charges. Terms begin October
and February 10. Address the Principal at Bur ling
ton, N. j. aug2o-siw
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-09-28

REIZE CLOTHS. OR SCOTCH
IL tweeds, camel's hair, dagonals, Jacquards,
Drap-de-France, thibet cloths, cashmeres, and all
the new fabrics for dresses, polonase &c, direct
from the importers.
W. b. SHARP,
Fourth and Market Streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-10
I'M TIE TI0nUg


The balloon LIE secours, which met with an
accident during the ascension Last Saturday
from San Francisco, made successful ascent
the week before. A San Francisco Morning
Cal reporter, who went up In company with
others, writes: "As the balloon neared the
eastern shore Of the bay and was almost d.
rectly over Alameda wharf It had SCARED to its
greatest height-two miles and half. The
Cal representative about this time had most
singular ringing feeling in his ears, and was
little deaf. Absorbed in the glorious scenery
he had ceased to care iot about the baron
eter or its record, and the last point he re-
members the needle creeping round to indicated
10000 feet Captain Barber has since in
formed him thai, takinginto account the differ
ence in measurement, the actual height to
which the balloon climbed In the armament
was 5000 feet. The thermometer indicated
o fall In the temperature to about IS degrees,
but none Of the occupants of the basket ex-
perienced cold, and did not even feel chilly.
Possibly the liberal supply Of champagne with
which they were furnished had some influence
in sustaining the animal heat. Neither was
there any difficulty In breathing, but all of the
party have well expanded chests, and beyond
talking there was nothing to exercise the
breathing organs. The writer had decided
impression that couple Of miles up the voices
sound very harsh and loud, but the impression
was greatly weakened by what he heard aloft.
To him the sounds seemed very little altered.
The stiffness, the death.like calm aloft, was
painful, half depressing. Except when M.
Barber or his confrere, NJ. Buislay, cresksd
about in the basket, or spoke, or popped
champagne cork, not the faintest sound could
be heard; but softly, as If from far-of spot,
came occasionally the weird, shrill pitch Of a
locomotive whistle. The balloon itself was
motionless, soundless, to the party"