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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
The Excaya,or Excavates $40 rs.

The odorless Excavator has performed new
feat. This time it has excavated S46.25 from
the public purse, for its own private advantage.
The community is doubtless aware that, few
days ago, a committee from Philadelphia came
down to look at the Excayator machine, and see
how the old thing worked. They we're seeking
information as to its character, in order to de-
eide whether similar machines should be intro
duced in that city. Their errand had nothing
under the sun to do with the health or illness
of Wilmington, and in no way related to the du-
ties with which the Board of Health is charg I'd.
A special meeting OF that body, however. was
called in hurry, and committee appointed to
entertain the visitors. 1t now appears that they
tcere entertained. Last evening, bill was pre-
scented in the Board OF Health, for the feeds
slump bill it was-amouuting to $40 70, and
under the pressure Of the presiding officer, Mr.
Eckel, who is also the presiding genius of the
Exeayator, the bill was ordered paid-out OF the
public treasury.
As there has not. as yet, been an additiona
police force established to protect the Excaya
tors monopoly-at one time, we had reason t
expect a standing army for that purpose-per
haps nobody need complain at this bagatelle o
S46.25, spent for the Excayator. AS the Presi
dent of the Board of Health also presides owe
the machines vital forces, we may be Thankful
that he does not turn its suction upon tn
Boards treasury, and excayate its funds, en-
tire But yet, how did those gentlemen manag
to run up SO large bill There we're just thiI
teen of them-six Philsdelphians, and seven en
tertainers-and the amount charged being $40 2
it seems they consumed 5S.55 worth, each Thi
seems large, for temperance dinner, and Y
we know several of the wilmingtonans to
strict abstainers Capt. Gallagher, for instanc
did not drink any high-priced wines, and "
presume the same may be said of Chief Engir
eer Mccall. How, then, did they use up the
average o sS55 apiece somebody must ha'
eaten great deal.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
sale eofrhoroughbred Huorses.

Immediately after the racing at Long Branch
on Wednesday several thoroughbred horses were
sold at auction. The first lot sold was the fa-
nous horse True Blue, which brought II 800,
who is still quite lame from his accident when
running the great four mile heat race at San
Francisco FRI Blue goes back to Kentucky
with record of the best two miles yet run,
where he will be used for breeding purposes;
The following are the lots sold, with prices and
purchasers Weathercock, foaled 1871, r. Har-
Ian, Cincinnati, o., 1926: Mary Constant, foaled
1870 S. s. Sanborn, Prescott, Ontario, S525
Yisigoth, foaled 1871, B. F. Myers, Altoona, Pa.
$3.50; Maggie L. foaled 1873 s. s. Sanborn, Pres
colt, Ontario, $3.50; Yenetia, foaled 1869, S. p,
Utterbaek. MIDWAY, Ky.. $3.50.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
tFrom our Late EDITIONS OF Yesterday
middIetoyyn Items.

Especially Reported to the Commercial
MIDDLETowS, July II.
Mr.. Sellers Drying Establishment has been
quite busy lately. They have dried over ton
of cherries since the season began.
About o'clock, Wednesday AFTERNOON, Mr.
Frank Lippincott and Arthur Lee were riding up
Broad Street IN buggy, when by piece of the
harness getting out OF place the horse turned
around, upsettlng the buggy. We are happy to
say that no damage was done except broken
wheel.
Owing to the absence of Rev. Dir. Matlack,
pastor Of the NJ. E. church. on account of the
death of his daughter, his pulpit will be filed Oh
Sunday next, by the Rev. J. NJ Williams, prlnci-
pal OF the Conference Academy, at Dover.
Quite party of ladies left here for Rehoboth
this week.
Rev. DIR. Patton, of the Presbyterian church
has left town to spend his summer vacation.
| OBSERVER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
ncean airn,e Camn.,neetinr.

Over 1000 persons have assembled at Ocean
Grove, n j., and IN all probability there will
not be less than 900 present this week to at
tend the convention for the promotion of holi
ness, which will organize on Wednesday morn,
ing on the camp grounds. The convention will
continue for several days, and representatives
from every Proteltant denomination in the
United States will be present. Over two hun
dred ministers have signitied their intention to
be present The great prayer meeting tent so
noted last season has been opened during the
past week, the Rev. DR.. Ward, of Newark, y. j.
pffoiatipu
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
POLITICAL Notes.

The impression appears to be gaining ground
that Butler, finding that he cannot gain much by
his profession of love for regular nominations,
is ready to ''bolt' and make an independent
race for the Goyernorship of Massachusetts. He
is, however, feeling his way cautiously.
The Chicago Times, formerly the Democratic
organ of that city. but of late somewhat inde-
pendent says The political managers who are
just now engaged in resurrecting the venerable
myth which they call the Democratic party
ought certainly TO devise some way of guaran-
teeing TO the country that it will not turn out to
have become more rotten than ever by reason Of
its long burial. In New Hampshire, where the
rock rooted old carcass recently .resurrec-
ted. 1t has behaved very badly.
"Organ grinding" in journalism, besides be-
ing odious to the journalist Of spirit frequently
leads TO crooked utterances, half lies, sup
pressed truth, and illmsy defence, if it be fol-
lowed to the letter. The journalist who under
takes to approve of every act of his party and
maintain that every prominent man in it il, of
necessity, always right aud actuated by proper
motives, has the most contemplate Of all mis-
sons, to say nothing of his reckoning with con-
science Portland (Jfe) Press
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
senu,,,,cau ssate Convention.

tate Convention o. the Republican Party, of
the state Of Delaware, will be held at Georgetown
ON TuKsD aY, the twenty-eighth day of July at
p. M for the purpose Of nominating candidates for
Gov-rnor and Representative in Congress aud the
transaction of such other business as may te
brought before 1t. -. ,,.,..,.
Ia accordance with custom New Oasue Sounty
will elect seyenty-eight delegates, Kent ounty
will elect forty dele sates sussex County viii eict
forty-two delegates.
4 lie EXECUTIVE Commit'ee of each County are re-
queste t give no ice early. of the number OF delt
gates appOrtioned to each Voting District ana the
time and p ace OF Their election.
A S.ecial Train or the accommodation OF tae
Delegates and all Republicans who desire TO attend
the 80 yenlion, Will be run Of which due notice
will be given ,.- :, r,,,,rrs
Chairman OF the Republican state Executive
CommitteA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
steambraf

EoR RENNseRoVE Dahl.
THE STEAMER "PALIsADE." ST
carr. BoRpEs, -
WIN commence Daily Trips. Sunday included, be-
tween Wilmington and Pennsgroyei on
wEDNE DAY, JULY lsr.
Making clase connection, at Pennsgroye, with boats
Tor salem, Bombay Hoos. Collins Beach
and Port Penn.
The PALIsADE win leave Fourth street Wharf,
Wilmington, every day at 4. NJ. 2 and ".
And Pennsgroye at 4, and 10 A NJ, and $50 T. NJ
EXcuR ION TIcREf ..................30 Cents
Children, to 12 years, half fare under years no
charge
The Grove al Pennsgrovo IS T-7 isant-
est on the Delaware kiyuf gl, Gfoquet
Gruuu is. &c, Tree OF charge, ai u orier gu Z
ant ed hy thp proprietor CO. Frencn.
sT-Ihe PALS RDA is the best and largest boat
nat has ever run on tins rou e. she Is 10 every
particular SAFE and sea-worthy, and viii ca ~ com
hurches OF schools wishing to charter for mode
rate siz q par les eau make arrangements with the
captain or with 6. A 4 .GSAhI, l0i n. Delaware
Avenue, Philadelphia.
DAILY EXCURSIONS DOWN THE BAY,
BOMBAY HOOK, COLLINS BEACH AND PORT
PENN.
The PAiIsADR will connect dally Sundays lacude d.
with The steamer Arie, on her o'clock trip TO
Pennsg owe. and 80 trip # IN Pennsgrove. y he
ARE Goes not stop at Port Penn On uudals.
Excursion tickets from Wilmington good 10 re-
urn same dav. to either Of the ahove places ~
cents. childr n, 6 o 2 years, hali fare. -.
Tnes' excursions beng the o"'F e"e' 70 SAT-
vaier, have been for the pa si l4. eFs the
most popular out of Philaieinh's
The Ariel is a large and coniOr..-s n0a'- aud hei
officers careful and experience '1fN aptall
koDesol being well known 70 $50 g u VIII
mmEton for % years.
Good orier l. assured through tile prohibition Of
all toxicating drinks. The TRIP is therefore conf
denfly recommen ed TO Family or social Parties.
ie2I cod2m Z. b. TAGGARr. Agent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
a coIored Moman,. Gang Of Thieves.

Tie Boston police have just discovered a
gang of thieves, led by a colored woman named
Priscilla Jonea, alias Anna Bohea, who for some
months pas. have been troubling the people Of
Charlestown district and the West End by their
numerous, and sometimes large, thetts Pris-
ella il under arrest, also Hannah Moore and
Jas Franklin. Priscilla confesses having stolen
a watch worth :l05 and several other valuable
articles, and says she has been in the habit OF
rising early in the morning and walking into
peoples houses wherever she could find door
open, and helping herself to whatever she could
find
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

James Rawns has lately improved the Mid
French stones by which the capacity has been
increased to 175 bushels per day.
The launch at Milton on the 11th was not a
successful one, the vessel sliding from the ways
upon the ground. Her stern is in the water and
her bow on fast land, and it will require several
hundred dollars to float her
William H, Ratcf launched from his yard at
Milford on "Wednesday beautiful little schoon-
er. She is named the ''Ihree Sisters in COM
plment to the three little daughters Of captain
George Russell, one Of the owners.
The wheat crop ls turning out rather poorly
fo- the promise it made a few weeks before har-
vest time. The predictions that the heavy rains
which occurred about the time Of blossoming
would damage the crop proved only too true.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
Suer:ss. notifes.
Spauiarsss

SpanfarGs
In the Island of San Domingo were the frst to in
tro1uce the use of Balsam copabia. Never has
nauseating drug done more injury, for It not only
changes the nature Of the disease TO more dread
ul state than the original but 1t ruins the tone OF
the stomach and brings on dyspepsia in its worst
forms, having a horrid taste and disgusting smell.
To avoid this drug and its effects the Samaritans
Gift is within the reach of ALL remedy purely veg
etable, and positive cure every time In from two
to four days, without exposure or trouble. Male
packages, 81; female, 81.
For scrofula and all disease Of impure blood the
Samaritans Root and Herb Juices is The remedy 10
be used.
KEEP THE BLOOD IN A HEALTHY CONDITION
'The blood is the Hfe of the human body There
Is no bone nor muscle, nor tissue, nor membrane OF
any Sort which is not kept in healthy state, by the
nnceasing action of the heart pumping out, night
and day, forty-three hundred and twenty times an
hour, this wonderful current of lfei In disease the
heart works faster, the supplies are hurried up .
the failing organism and nature true TO herself
makes every effort 10 sxpel disease and preserve
life. Hence we have eruptioas and sores because
nature las succeeded in throwing the poison 10 tht
surface. shall we then stand and look on thai he
roic effort Of nature trying to free herself fram the
deadly enemy, or shall We come to the rescue with
few bottle Of the Samaritans Root and Herb Juice,
and banish from the system tina, foul tant that has
been slowly but surely eating away the very ioun-
tain Of life?
Sold by E. Bringhurst d Co., Sixth and Market
6. Mcinall second and Market, Wilmington, Del,
and by druggists generally. iei7-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
Testimony.

Testimony
cheerfully give this testimony to the public that
Mrs. Fosters Blood Puriner and letter Ointment
cured me
l was afncted for many years with dsordered
blood, troublesome aud obstinate tetter OF the
skin and swelling Of the glands of the neck, which
was the occasion OF prolonged suffering and eX-
pense
consulted eight Of the most prominent physi-
clans In the city and used their medicine long line
without receiving any permanent relief; ON the
contrary getting WORSE TIL nnaiy almost despair
ing Of hope / was induced to Try Mrs. Fosters
Blood Purifier, which was recommended TO me as
being certain cure for my disease. Ii was the
turning point IN my after using two bottles
Of the Blood Purifier in connection with the letter
Ointment, the swelling ceased, the eruptons disap-
peared and now am entirely and effectually cured
II further information is desired concerning my
case, call at my residence.
THos. SCOTT,
1880 Claymont Street, over 1lth Street Bridge.
can testify to the efficacy of Mrs. ur Fosters
bloOd Purifier aud Teter ointment for disease Of
the blood and skn
used II short time with happy effect, having
suffered q chronic affection Of the blood and skin
for long time without procuring r. lief by using
other remedies but now am thoroughly cured aud
recommend these remedies to others afflicted in
a similar way. -
]. b. EAST BURN,
Pieasantyilie,
New Castle County, Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
The College Kega.ta again postponed

There was second postponement and disap-
pointment, at Saratoga, yesterday. The Lake,
though smooth enough in the morning, grew
rough late III the afternoon, and it it was again
decided not to attempt the race. 1t was apparent
ly understood that the contest would take place,
this morning, at ten O'Clock, and if this pro-
gramme was adhered to, we shall probably have
tls result by telegraph, under the proper head
ino
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

City Solicitor Spruance sent an important
opinion to the Board of Health, last evening.
According to his conclusions, additional police,
special constables, deputy sheriffs and the mill
tia force generally are not at the command of
the Board, to march in defence Of the odious
Excayator. This seems verg sad. Must the
Monopoly depend upon the Mayor and his Off
GERS
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
warm weather.

When the mercury hovers in the vicinity of 90 de-
grees peopl become gch IN crested in the ther-
mometers and notice every variation of the tenn
perature. An extensive variety nj instrumen of
this kind, at moderate prices, may he had of
L. BRINGnURST Il CO.,
Corner 9Th and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
,The Foliage OF June

Casts golden-green shadows for the benefit OF way
farers and for purposes which are ornamenaa as well
a. useful And r. sRINGHUkST Il o., what OF
them? Why. their SODA WATER, Of course; pure,
sparkling, inygoratng. refreshing AMI as cold as
ice can make II their rich syrups carefully pre-
pared from the juices of the various fruits repre-
sented IN combination with the best whi sugar.
their medicinal waters Oh draught comprising those
from the iltgh Rock, Geyser an Excelsior Springs
at Saratoga also Klssengen and Nichy Waters are
highly esteemed and in great demand. The purity
the water { e lusciousness Of the fruit aud
cream syrups and the value derived from the medi-
cnal spring waters are few OF the many things
which rave made their store on MARKET STREE
CORsER OF SIX IL, the most popular Of its kind
in this city.
Lippincott's Cold Sparkling Soda Wa
ter.
And choice fruit syrups or soda cream open for
the season, at
FOSTERS DRTG STORE,
Front and West street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
SeasonabIe.

During this swelterng weather every one should
be familiar with the value Of GOOD OILET POW
DER in preventing and remOv ng exeorai ons,
chahng+, irritahlluy and molsiness Of the SKIN a
large assortment Of the finest quality Of French,
English, and American manufacture, for sale by
L. BRINGHURST a CO.,
Apothecaries,
Corner sixth and Market Streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
Fine tuscan OIive OH.

EQUAL TO THE BEST AND MUCH CHEAPER
Than the Bottled Salad OILS. Sold by
b. X c. SHOEMAKER,
sna Market Street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

For Children and Adults, cures Cholera cholera
Morbus, Cramp-, Diarrhoea Dysentery, a. all pains
in the stomach and bowels, caused by eating green
fruit and vegetables, for sale at
FOSr- KS DRUG STORE,
Front and West streets
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

A NCHOR LINE. 4rFFfT>
N PASS AGE RATES REDUCED .zaslissaAsa-
NEW YORK AND GLAsGUW.
RAV RITE ROUTE FOR TO RiSIS-
PAssESGLR ACCOMMODATIONS uAsu~ PASSED.
STEAMER EVERY WEDNESDAY a SATu DAY.
FROM Piers ~ and q North River, \. y.
Rates Of Fassage-Payable in Currency.
TO GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, LONDONDERRY,
QUEtNSVOMN OK BkLFAsT.
CABIN S65 10 800, according to accommodations.
CABIN Return Tickets issued at reduced rates.
INTERMEDIATE E t25. slEkRAGE si5
Drafts issued for any amount at lowest rates.
For Tickets or further information, apply TO
SAMUEL +. BEfTs, adams Express, or A. d. Lk-
CARPENTER, daronts Mills, Wilmington, Deia-
ware epre-6m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

Republicans, throughout the State, will elect
their delegates to the Convention at Georgetown,
OH Saturday, July 18th, one week from to-day.
The Committees in all the counties have issued
the necessary local calls. In New Castle county,
the voting will take place, from o clock until 6,
in the country, and from until 3. in this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

Before voting to pay that S4625, Health
Guardian Lincoln, of the Third Ward, wanted
to know the ''items, and though Mr. Eckel as
sured him it was all right, he voted against pay
ing the bill. OF course no items were exhibit
ad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
Ocean Steamships.

VitAA TlkNNPNiVN.
TNMAN LINE FOR QUEENSTOWN,
IL AND LIVERPOOL.-R MAIL s<fSf%
STEAMERS appointed to sail as follows ssskssa@S
CITY OF BROOKLYN SATURDAY July IS at ar
CITY OF CHESTER, SATURDAY, Ju q, at 2, P.
NJ
CITY OF RICHMOND, SATURDAY, ug. /, at
p.
NJ.
and each succeeding saturday and Thursday from
pier 45 North River, n. y
RATES OF PASSAGE 70 AND FROM PHILADELPHIA.
Cabin--ts0, and 500, gold, according TO accopno-
dations. hOund trip tickets al low rates.
Steerage-To and from Liverpool Queenstown,
Glasgow Dublin. Londonderry, Belfast, Havre, Ham
duced rates.
Drafts Tor 81, and upward, at current rates, paya-
bic at any port Of Great Britain and Ireland.
For further information apply at the Company
oDoNNELL a FAULK, Sole Agents.
3q2 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
Or TO r. r. ROBINSON & CO. Agents, Fourth
and Market Street, Wilmington. Hyl1-ly
A MERICAN LINE THE a1EFFN
| IN AMKRICAN STEAMSHIP COM s-zs|kszazs1.
PANY or rHlLADELPllIA.-weeky mai sleam-
''''f PIilLADFLPIlIA AND LIVERPOOL,
| CALLING AT QUEHNsIOwN,
! Sailing every Thursday from Philadelphia, ana
4 Sailing every Wednesday from Liverpool.
| The following steamers are appointed to sal from
philadelphia
.KEsILwoRTH, July % PENNSYLVANIA, avg. avg lS lS
INDIANA, June 80 lLiIsos, Aug. 20
.ABBo sioRD aug OHIO, lAug. 21
Prices OF PASSAGE Is cURR NcY.
Cabin t15 to slNG according to accommodations.
Steerage and Intermediate tlcke to and from all
points at the loa est rates
steamers marked with Star do not carry inter-
Passenger accommodations for all classes unsur-
| passed. Ample attendance is provided. Every
steamer carries a surgeon and stewardess.
These steamers are supplied with l.lie-Rafts III
addition to the usual Life Boats and Llfe-PressrV-
ers.
Through tickets and through Bills Of Lading is
sued between all prominent points; ..,
For passage, rates of freight and other iniorna-
''s4 PETER WRIGHT d sons, Gsnl Agis,
Richardson, Spence 4 10. Nd j JCnmmins&Bro
S. Z. BELTS, Agent, Adams Express once VII
mlngion, Delaware. A. Ii. 1klMshA"' Aeeht
Wilmington, De-.
DED STAR LINE-APPOINT- s1fFSSS
III ed to carry the Belgian and nited -ssasaAs'
States Mails. The following Steamers are apl''a'e'
TO sail ...,.,.,,,,,
5 from Philadelphia. From New
NEDkRLAND, July 10 CoIINA,, July 2
FROM 4NIMtRP
bSFLaNp, 5gf ISas' pS July 18 swIrzEaLSSD' Jay
e PRICES OF PASS AGE ~ CURRENCY
e First Cabin $50 Second fahn. So
Sieerage ana Intermediate tickets 10 and from a
points at the lowest rates.
Passenger accommodations for all classes nnsuf
passed. Ample attendance is provided Ever
steamer carr d surgeon and stewaTdess,
through tickets anu through bills OF ading issue
between all prominent points
For passage, rates Of freight and other informa
ton apply T.
PEER WRIGHT & SONS, Genl Agts..
90I Walnut street, Philadelphia. " Broad Street
New York B. wonder Becke General uTopea
Agent Antwerp. 5. +. BELTS, Agent dams Ia
press Onlce, Wilmington, Del. a. II. GRlM>H Az
Agent WI Wimngiun, Del myT-ly
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

The ratfcatiols of the Postal Treaty with
France were exchanged at Washington yester-
day, and the treaty will go into effect on the LIST
of August
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18

Secretary Fish has returned to Washington.
Secretary Delano and Attorney General Williams
are the only Cabinet officers now absent from
the Capital.
story, complete, THE Haunted House, will
be found on our third page.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-18
Toilet Goods.

Buy your Toilet Goods an Family Medicines, G
pecia1y Humphreys SPECIFICS and Witch Hazel
the Delaware avenue Drug store.
W. +. ALkICHS, 800 Delaware Avenue
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-03-02
Inhi.tinct Ailments.

There arc many distressing symptoms OF
disease the causes of which are uncertain.
Debility, nervous irritation, mentalstupor,
and he adache, Tor instance, ray possibly
be symptomatc OF chronic disease IN some
particular organ; yet, in large majority oil
cases, at least, they arise nom indigestion,
emd morbid conditions OF the liver and
bowels ensendered By q foul stomach
When this is the case a few doses Or Hos-
letters st)msch tiers will usually eHect
a cure, but should the symptoms Re on y
mitlgated Wi hOut being entirely re moves
NV a briet cou-se OF he r. NEEDY, let IT be
continued until every trace OF disease has
vanished. Dyspepsia Is a wonderful mimic
II initiates with startling accuracy the IN
elections OF heart disease, brs'n disease,
kidney disease, and ia a dozen on T
friehtfui ailment.. and when the doctors
have so EMMY announced the existence OF
one or the other Of the So complaints, hall a
dozen doses OF the Bitters viii, III InGSl
cases, explode their theories By curing the
foaflpnf