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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Conference HetHeen the Peace Come
mIssloners and Indians.


missIoners and Indians.
The Indian Peace Commissioners had a confer
ence with the delegates of the Five Nations, at
Muskogee, !. T. on Friday. Resolutions signed
by thirty-thres delegates were presented thank
ing the Indian Commissioners for their kindly
interest in Indian matters, and the President of
the United States for his benign policy; asking
Congress- to adhere to the treaties; protesting
against any changes in their condition except
those provided by the treaty stipuations, and
setting fourth certain grievances. Those griev-
ances are the Objectionable manner in which
the u s. Court for Western Arkansas has
exercised authority in the Indian Territory;
delay in payment Of moneys due the Nations;
grants OF land made in the Territory to
railroads unjust discrimination against the peo-
pie of the territory by such roads the failure
Of the General Government to protect the In
dians from tresspases upon their lands, and the
injury done to the people of the Territory by
the constant agitation Of obnoxious measures
| in Congress, which keep them in state OF I'M
| certainty as to their future, and entail upon
them ruinous expense in the defence Of their
| interests. After the resolutions had been dis
| cussed, Colonel Boudlnot said large number
| of the Cherokees did not agreee with the state
| ment, and he presented paper signed by HIM
self and number Of others, asking Congress to
| establish United States Courts in the Territory,
| and general Legislature for the Indians, and
provide for the election by them of a Delegate
| In Congress.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
The pxontnua Grasshop per.

The West has sad reason ennough to be well
acquainted with the gormsndizing grasshopper +;
and Montana newspaper monrnfully dilates
upon "the quick electric stomachio machinery
Of that hungry insect. His appetite is tremen.
dous and Unsuitable. He cas- eat and digest
three times his weight in green corn four times
his bulk In peaches six times his stature in
raw turnips, with four pounds Of green tobacco
and one peck of onions every twenty-four hours.
He is the healthiest kind of jumper, and most
moving argument in favor OF bodily exercise.
There was hope among the hungry until he COOK
kindly to radishes then those who had any ten
penny nails felt the prudence OF Watching them
with loaded musket
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Friends Lyoeum, this evening.
New Castle proposes to become city.
The Board of Education has its regular meet
ing, tonight.
John OTIS administers on the estate OF Geo.
d. Stidham.
It is said that Attorney General Pennington
has reformed again.
The Board of Trade will meet tomorrow eyen-
ing. Business Of some interest will probably
come up.
The First-Day Schools at the West Street
Friends meeting are larger this winter, thar
heretofore. Emma Worrell is Superintendent
The new lessee of the Clayton House will pay
it is said, $3, 500 rent, and ten per cent. on al
gross receipts over 100000. year. Col. Sawyel
paid $1,000 the first year and $4,000 the second
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
HOW 10 Prevent Frozen water Pipes.


The following plan for the prevention of the
bursting of water pipes, during the frozen
weather has been invented in England 1t is
we'll known that when water freezes it expands,
and that the force exerted is 30 enormous, That
no pipe can resist 1t. This is 30 intended to give
the water chance to expand, without bursting
the pipe. 1t attempts this by securing in the m
side OF the metal pipe space equal to the dif-
ferenee of volume between water and ice. 80
that when the water freezes it occupies the
space reserved for it, instead OF exertng its
force on the pipe and bursting 1t. This is prsc-
tically carried out by passing through the water
pipe a small India-rubber tube, especially made
for the purpose, and of such a diameter that the
space inside is little more than equal to the IN
| crease in volume OF the ice The india-rubber
tube is always kept full OF air 30 that when the m
| water freezes it finds the necessary space toi
expansion, for by compressing the air tube, II
| displaces the air and takes its place. When the
ice melts, the tube again expands, becomes
| alled with air. and is ready for another
frost and so on for any number OF times with
| out requiring attention.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
AmericaNTract society.

The semi centennial anniversary OF the Amer
ican Tract Society was celebrated in New York
last night Hon. VIM. E. Dodge presided. The
report showed that for the so years of the Socie-
tvs existence. it's annual publications averaged
more than TO- 600, 600, including over 60O, 900 vol
umes. During the third Of century, 5000
laborers had been employed, the number for the
past year being 220. During the past year
6s, 900 printed pages, valued at s45. 600, were
distributed through mission schools, prisons,
land hospitals and lao, 900 families were visited.
More than 1000 publications, in 143 different
languages, we're issued abroad.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

Stamford Conn, WAS excited on Friday by
the Sheriff calling out 25 miltiamen to capture
the family Of John Mackey, consisting Of seven
persons who have been committing robberies
Tor several years. The woods were searched
for the fugitives, but they escaped.
The buildings of the Vermont Reform School,
at Waterbury, Vt, were destroyed early on Sat
urday morning by fire originating from de-
fective gasometer. The inmates, about one
is about $50 0OO
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
1eaths.

BAYNE.-on the evening of the 18th inst. Ann
Bayne, widow of the late Robert Bayne.
The latlves and friends OF the family are invited
tn attend the funeral from the rest nee OF her SON
in-law, Joseph VIII. eler, 1911 King street. Tu e.
day afternoon at O'Clock. lnterment at winning
ton d brandywine Cemetery.
DOUGLASS.-At his residence at Buena Vista,
New Castle county, Delaware, on sunday norn,
the late Hon John NJ. Clayton, and formerly pur-
ser in the u. s. Navy.
Funeral at New Castle, on Wed iesday, the 10th.
Meeting at the residence at IL M
KEIIY--At the residence OF his parents, zls West
street, on December 14th, Alex Kelly Jr.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
The Labor Depression in New York

The Lab0r Depression i'm Now YORK.
Statements of the condi ion OF affairs IN all
manufactures and industries, employing large
forces OF employees in New York, were publish
cd on Saturday. In the building trades the stag
nation continues. Nearly seven Thousand men
are idle and over one thousand shoemakers are
in like condition. The iron interests are very
depressed, and nearly six Thousand persons are
IDLE. The cabinetmakers are doing only one;
half the former trade, and twenty-five hundred
are idle. Two thousand printers are idle. Twen
ty-four hundred coopers and sugar refners are
IDLE. Teu thousand unskilled laborers are idle
| Ia round numbers over thirty thousand are un
| employed. exclusive of several thousand strlk
ers. 1t can be readily imagined that terrible
destitution and suffering will follow this unpsr.
| aIleed prostration of trade.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
,rne PeminsaIsr p foss AssoclatIop.
1r nm tpe Newtown RECORD and aazette.l

N. ON the Newtown Record and Gazette.l
We have resolved from Mr.. A. L. Richardson,
Of the Eastern Shoreln1n Secretary OF the PEN
iusula Press association, an invitation to attend
the adjourned call, to meet in Wilmington. Del
on the S0th inst We shall endeavor to be pres.
ent aud hope to find representatives from all
the newspapers on the Peninsula Inc impor-
tance of this organization and the anticipated re-
sults should not be overlooked by the publish
ers.
From the Crlsaeld Leaderl
We do not remember convention Of repre-
sentative gentlemen OF the Peninsula whose
proceedings in council were franght with great
ec interest or more importance TO our citizens
than the convention OF editors and publishers
10 take place on the 30th. we
think this movement upon the part OF the Press
is not made at all too early. some such conven
tons houldlhave been hell years ago, and now iti
great benefits wonld be seen and felt by us.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Marriages.

SHORT-MOFFARD.-On the 10th inst, by Rev. ".
@. Roblnson 1895 s. 4th street. Mr. Abraham 9.
Short OF Philadelphia, formerly OF New Castle
county, DEL to Miss Tirzah A. Morard, OF Phlla
JONES -HUNIPHRIES.-0n Thursday, December
10TH 1879, in the Arch st eet NJ. b. Church, phlla
BY Rev. A. Rittenhouse, Robert Ii. Jones TO Annie
L. daughter of the late Charles Humphries OF
Bryn Mawr, Pa,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

r. ]. Dallas, Cashier of Nelson's Bank at To
ronto has been missing since last Monday, and
his accounts are to be scrutnized.
The customs officers at New York on Friday,
aiezed three hundred gold and silver Swiss
watches, the property OF William Wetzel, OF
Prairie du Chien, which we're brought over on
the steamer Cambria.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

TIE SpRaHTLY Potato Bua. = Our towns
man Mr.. Philip Townsend informs US that he
yesterday WAS somewhat surprised at finding a
number Of potato bugs, while digging in his
garden. He says they were found at the depth
Of about six inches below the surface and when
turned out OF their earthly beds, were fat and as
buxom as though the potato crop WAS at the
zenith. This would suggest the strong proba-
bility that next seasons crop of this pest will be
earlier, more numerous, and hence far more de-
structiye,- West Chester Local Ne,os.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
minstreisy.

AN ENGAGEMENT BY oALENDERs TROUPE.
Calender's Troupe OF Georgia (colored) Mir-
strels have made an engagement at the Opera
House for Monday evening next, the 2lst inst,
The company have performed here before, and
many persons yet remember their visit with
pleasure. There is genuineness in their color.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

TIE DORCHESTER & DEL. r. Rat the meet
ing of the stockholders of the Dorchester and
Delaware Railroad held at Cambridge on Wednes-
day last, all the old officers were unanimously
re- elected, the first instance Of the kind since
the road has been in existence. The meeting
was perfectly harmonious, and the condition OF
the road and finances satisfactory.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

LARGE IRON SHIPMENTS OVER THE W. 4. r. II.
RI. Neal 4 Son. of Burlington, N. j.. have
purchased from the Henry Clay Furnaces OF
cite pig iron which is now being delivered. The
iron is shipped hence via the W. & R. R. r..
and at the Company's wharf. on the Ohristiana,
it is put upon boats and sent on to its des-
tination. Tue first shipment Of seven carloads
was made on Monday, and from seven to thir-
teen carloads have since followed each day dur
ing the past week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Can afDIsioyai "a Person sue the GOV
ernmentl

Iu the Supreme Court Thursday the Attorney
General finished his argument in the case oil
Haycraft appealed from the Court Of Claims.
The principle involved is an important one IN
asmuch Ms it will decide whether dlsloyai per-
sons have the right to bring suit against tne
government to recover the value of captured
and abandoned property. The impression among
the members of the bar is that the supreme
Court will sustain the adverse decision Of the
Court OF Claims.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
AnfuSfuIemtS.

A MUaICAL ENTERTAINMENT
n. will be given under the direction Of Prof.
Rhoads, at the Old Union Church second M Wssh
for the benefit OF the CITY Mission School. Some OF
the best musical talent OF the city has been engaged
TcSeis os C,ents decl4-3t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Holiday Goods.

Holiday Goods.
e. BRJNGBURST d CO, .,.,
Offer nne assortment Of fne goods
SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
comprising in par
Fine Bronze and other Thermometers,
Flower Vases,
Violet Stands,
Cut GlassCo'ogne Bottles.
Plain Cologne Bottles
Cologne Toilet Sets,
Travelling Cups in Russia leather,
Hand and Toilet Mirrors,
Cologne Flasks.
Fine French Hair Brushes,
Finest English Hair Brushes,
Finest American Hair Brushes,
(lp ivory buffalo, ,inlaid, ,rosew ID satinwood, ,&c.)
Tortise-shell Dressing Combs
Ivory Dressing Combs,
Buffalo Dressing Combs,
Inda-rubber Dressing COMBS,
Dressing Ca es,
Smelling Bottles. ,..-....
French, English and American Extracts
(for the uandkerchif)
Resides an extensive variety Of Foreign aud Ameri-
can Colognes, II ilet Soaps, Cosinr tics, >achet
Powders, Cloth, Hat, Nail aud Tootn
Brushes, &c, comprising one OF the largest
assortnents of # ! N n o ET
GOODS, ever offered In this city.
Il. BRINGHURsT CO..
AroTHECARIEs,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
The pennsyIvanla senatorship.

The Democratic members OF the Legislature
from Allegheny county met at Plttsburg, on
Saturday, and unanimously endorsed James Z.
Barr for United States Senator, and Samuel +.
Patterson for Speaker of the House After
compimenting Barr with their vote, the delega-
ton, it is understood will support Wallace Tor
Senator.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Auotner clerical scandal.

Baltimore is now agitated over clerical scam
dal, the charges this time being preferred
against one minister by another-by Rev. Daniel
Sommer against Rev. Alfred N. Gilbert. On
Saturday evening public meeting was held and
the charges were read before the audience which
gathered. During the reading of the statement,
the accnser WAS denounced as liar and at one
time riot was imminent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
FOURTH EDITION.
The Sick King.
HIS CONDITION IMPROVED TO-DAY.

HIS CONDITION IMPROVED TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON Dec. Ia.
King Kalakaua is rathor better, to-day, but his
official reception has been postponed until to-
morrow.
Secretary Fish called to see the King, yester-
day, but his ndsposition was such that he could
not receive him. A message of sympathy, how
ever, from the President was communicated
through member OF the suite.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

VIOLATIONS OF THE REVENUE LAws.-On Fri
day last, Thomas R. Boyer, of Lepsic, was ar
rested by U. s. Marshal Dunn, charged with a
violation Of the Internal Revenue law in selling
liquor without Government license, and being
arraigned before U. s. Commissioned Smith was
held IN 5000 for Court.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF MECHANIC ARrs.-A
meeting of the Executive Committee OF the
Delaware Institute of Mechanic Arts was held
on Saturday evening, at which the annual meet
ing Of the Institute was hxed for the LIST Satur-
day in January next. After this meeting course
of lectures will be begun, the opening one to be
made by Rev. Fielder Israel on Col. A. II. Grim
shaw. The treasurer was directed to invest
the funds of the Institute in some safe and suit
oll
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY,
NEw York. Dec. IA.
Gold, to-day, $1.11A.
LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS TODAY.
FURNISHED by Merrics Jchnpon 4 Co.. Bankers and
Brokers, 9th and Market Sts.]
LONDON, 1890. P. M, Dec. IA.
1865 q, 1864 1s67's, 109A Ten-forties,
lO4l New Fives of 1881, 1903; Erie Common
shares, 2416. New York Central and Hudson
"a. Market dull
FRAsKroRT, Dec IA.
United States 5-20's OF 1862, 97T.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

Herman Bergman Of Amelia Court House, va,
was attacked by three highwaymen near the
Erie depot, at Jersey City, last night. The ruf-
fans had knocked him down, and were in the
act of robbing him when two policemen came up
and captured them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

correspondent in this city writes to the Mid
dlstown Transcript to approve the good old rule
that "to the vctors belong the spoi's," aud to
urge that it be well lived up to- in the Democra-
tic organization of Delaware. We should pre-
sume this urgency was not needed Did the
Democracy in this State ever forget that doc
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

SOLDIERS RK-UNIoN.-The third annual re-
union Of the First Regiment Delaware Veteran
Volunteers Infantry will be held at 9Th and Ship
ley streets, this afternoon, the session opening
at 1.30 To-nighta banquet will be spread at
the CLAYTON House.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Personal.

The President received no visitors OH satur-
day, owing to q severe cold.
Judge John p Bailey, OF Chester county, is
lying Ill at the residence OF his niece ia the
n9ighborhood of Kennett Square.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

Already the January magazines are making
their appearance. Harper's and NppincoHs
are on our table, this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WARRINGTON, Dec IA.
Probabilities For the Southern portion of the
Middle States, clearing and cooler weather, north
or westerly Winds and rising barometer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

Mr.. Macarthur has finally decided to decline the
position OF Supervising Architect of the Trea-
sury.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
JOHN e. Med nNoUGH GH..........".... Manager
wEARE coMINel!
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN REJOICE
WE WILL OPEN
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER iyra
AND CONTINUE IsrH AND 10TH.
Don't mistake this for the Marlonettes that were
here in June last. We being the Grandest ENTER
tainment in the world.
ORIGINAL TROUPE OF
ROYAL MARIoNETTEs
with Gorgeous Scenery and Costly rrappings, i'm
ported from Europe al a COST OF slo,ooo.
TESTIMONIAL;
CRYSTAL. PALACE, sYDsEHAM, March 10. 1874.
This ia to testify that the karionettes fulfilled a
fortnight engagement at the Crystal Palace, IN
FEBRUARY OF this year, and during which time helr
performances were visited by 1900 ysitSrS nMsn WIN
evident satisfaction. d. LIN hlNooN,
Their success in New York Boston, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and all cities has been honored with the
same favor.
THREE DISTINCT ENTERTAINMENTS,
which have never been witnessed In this city, and
it ID distinguished from all others, not only for its
entertaining characteristics as an exhibition but ls
Gems of Music, Beauty of Scenery Its RAPID lrans-
formations and Its Wonderful Invention, combining
iu its combination the Original
CHRIsTY MIN5TRELs,
FULL BAND AND CHORUS.
The Beautiful Pantomne of
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
| The Charm of the Household, aud
| THE ITALIAN FANTocc1NI,
Given two hours OF fun.
MATINEE, SATURDAY at 2 O'Clock, when the
house children under twelve ears OF age, 2o cents
No charge for Reserved Seats
At the Matinee on Wednesday at O'Clock so cent
to all parts of the house.
rr-BPECrAL TO FAMILIES,--At every Matine
each child will be presented with an illustrated pook
embracing the Fairy Tales Of "Little Red Rldln
Hood" 'Ihe Golden Egg" "rhe Forty Thieves'
.'The Sleeping Beauty" "Jack and the Bean sdhlk'
ETC., etc. oeolA-o'
| ADMISSION .So snu oo Sen''
Seats secured without extra charge at Bougtmar
| Thomas u Co.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
puI1.Apr1pn1A cArrLr MAnKrrs.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IA
Cattle dull common to extra Penna- West
ern steers. 4(07S<c. Sheep unchanged at SO
616c Hogs firm, at $40. 25@10.50.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
dleir Adufrttsf meiIts.

EvANCY. BOX LOCKS, FEET AND
I handles for Christmas Boxes. Also, furniture
and lining nails, brass and plated, for sale by
VIM. ii. BILLANY,
214 Market Street. Wilmington.
TN MAKING YOUR SELECTIONS FOR
i Christmas do not fail 10 see our stock OF goods
sui able for presents. We have 'ull line OF skates,
Tool Boxes, Cutlery, Backing B xes, &c.
WM II. BlLLANi,
21S Market Street, Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

DOAD TO FORTUNE IN WALL ST.
Money invested in
PUTS CALLS, AND DOUBLE PRIVILEGES
has paid .
200 PER CENT. PROFIT THE PAST MONTH.
Small or large amounts pa7 proportionately. me
wealthles operators protect themselves with these
contracts, and also use them as Capital to buy and
sell Stocks against. Pamphlet giving full expana-
ton sent on application. Stock bought and sold on
| three per cent. margin. Address
| DARRAGH, BRIDGEMAN CO.,
Bankers and Brokers,
| 50 and SO Broadway, and Exchange Court, n, Y.
nov2s,8m ". U. BOX oo2o',
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHIIADELPHIA MAHHEIHs
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IA.
Cotton l411014skc. Flour dull; Penna. extra
family, S5 60C0650. Wheat dull red 81 % !;
white 81 35@$1.42 Corn dull yellow, 8l@85c;
white $50. Oats 65@68c. Whiskey, sl.0l.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwISE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND anAIN-coBREogED DAILY.
Family Flour 9T75p 8.75
Extra Flour NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500 8,25
What -......, 1.20
uorn Nev. .-..... 79c
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

P. S.-For terms Of Sale refer TO Catalogue
Catalogues will be ready b Tuesday, December
18th. decl2-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
New Advertisements,

or. IS NUT, 1866 STOVE COAL.
~ WIN. j. BROWN,
febls-lyof South OF Market Street Bridge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
The vicksburg Troubles.

PRESENT CONDITION OF ArFAIRs--Bu RE-
sUMED-THE MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
THIRD EDITION.
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY,
a. vr.u.. n.x "A
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14
Weather Record.

United States 5-2O's OF 1862, 975S.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-14

QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDY WINE MIL LIS foh
Ann napArN-C0VREoyFD DAILY,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-10-07

SAD DENU~E-Our death column this
morning give, tha sud announcement of
the dccea~c of Henry Warner French of
Barre 70 those who knew him this an
noInccmrnt will y" read with peculiar
sadness. for To know him we'll WAS 10 hon
or. to love and 10 admire The deceased
possessed many rare qualities of head and
heart. while. a i often the case with men
Of una~Slminw drmrlnor, they were but
half appreciated by thu circle in which he
moved.
In his death tie village of Barre has
lost one of its best citizens ;lnd cnterpri>-
inc business men. 70 him they are in
debted for much OF its present business
prosperity and especially for the improve
memt made i'll the past ten years. De
ceased was engaged in the mercantile
business ut the time Of his death in large
and handsome business block lately erect
aud indefltigablc worker for the advance
mcnt of every social interest of the town.
rs we'll and he was always ready to lend
Il helping hand t. every enterprise that
would advance the interests OF Barre in
any direction, or that Of It's inhabitants.
This trait in his character must be &C
knowledgtd. and with sorrow Mt this time
by those who have benefited thereby.
He was IA brother of James CT. French.
Esq, of Montpelier, and of the French
Bros. of Chicago, and leaves 4 wife and
daughter to deeply mourn his death thus
early in life.-Hutldnd GloJe.