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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
Celebrating Their victory.

THE DEMOCRATS OF LOWER MARYLAND REJOICE TO-
oETHER AT sALIFBURY-sTREEr UAvALcADE,
ToRoHLIaHT PARADE, ETC. --g
The Democrats OF Wicomico together with
their friends in the neighboring counties Of low
er Maryland, joined in celebration in honor Of
their late victories, at Salisbury, on Wednesday.
There was an immense outpouring of tiepeople,
and the town.was filed to repeton during the
whole day. An excursion train from the Wicomi-
co & Pocomoke Il r. brought up large accessions
to the multitude which had swarmed in from all
parts of the country in carriages, and Salisbury
has not probably been given over so much to
Jubati1n perhaps for many years.
Beginning at s o'clock, the joy of the people
was first proclaimed in cannons roar, gun for
which the Republicans Of Delmar had no use
having been sent down without solicitation.
These shots were kept mp at intervals through
out the day, and in tho afternoon the celebration
| proper was begun by street cavacade OF horse
| ment, about 500 strong. Many of the horses
were garlanded about the neck with evergreers
and flowers, and their heads deeked with
flags, while their riders wore rosettes of red,
white and blue, some being also gor-
geously aud Others grotes1uely attired. One
man wore hat about 2 feet inches high,
which was spangled all over its vari-colored
pasteboard extension with small rosettes, and
surmounted by squirrels tail. Tris unique
head.covering attracted much attention which
was greatly Increased when the wearer, like
many others, became the occupant OF the en-
tire sidewalk after the cayacade.
| When the procession had marched through the
streets to music furnished by the Salisbury and
Delmar bands, the multitude repaired to the
| "Park," where under Temporary stand deco
rated with evergreens, addresses were made by
Hor. Jas. U. Dennis, Uol Derriekson, Hon. Jno.
W. Crisfeld aud others. Humphrey Humphreys
presided at the meeting, and James L. Ellegood
acted as secretary.
In the evening torch-light parade was made
a pyrutechnc display given, and the days exer'
cises we're concluded with addresses in the park
by Daniel M. Henry. Esq, of Cambridge, Hon
E. X. Wllsonand others. The exuberance Of
many people found vent in affectionate caresses
in tho evening, the affinity Of spirits producing
| an uncontrolled cemonsfrafiou
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
Disastrous Fire.

BRooKynLE, PENNA., IN DANGER OF DESTRUCTION
PITrsBURd, Pa, Nov. 20.
A disastrous fire is raging in the town of
Brookville, in Jefferson County, Penna. No de-
tails have as yet been furnished, owing to the
confusion prevailing there.
[Brookville is the county seat of Jefferson
county. It is numbering town, and has pop
ulation of about 2Q00l
SECOND DIspAToH-DETALs OF THE FIRE.
BRooKvILLE, Nov. 20.
The fire broke out at half past five o'clock,
this morning, in livery-stable, and very soon
spread over the entire block bounded by Picker
ing and Mill streets, destroying every building
on the street, including the Opera House, Oak
Hall Hotel, Franklin House, Masonic Hall, Odd
Fellows Hall, the Republican printing office, and
large number of stores and dwellings.
The loss is estimated at over 100000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

AN EXCELLENT PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT FoR II
EVENING.

AN EXCELLENT PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT FOR THIS
EVENING.
Speaking of Secretary Northrop's new book,
Education Abroad, the Hartford Courdnt says :
"Dr. Northrop returned from Europe, laden
with rich spoils, gathered from his close obser-
yation of educational institutions, and methods
abroad. He has produced volume Of especial
value TO the whole American community. which
cannot fail to make deep impression and to be
productive of large benefit The topics are
treated with sound discrimination and broad
intelligence. The volume will be read with deep
interest by all who are connected with the cause
of popular education, and will work some very
beneficial changes
His lecture on "The New Era 10 Europe and
it's Lessons for u.s. u which is to be delivered In
West Presbyterian church. at o'clock, this even
ing, was delivered at West Chester, on October
2S.h. The Local Netos of that place, the next
day. in an editorial occupying column, praised
the lecture in very high terms.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
The Loaves and Fishes.

ANXIETY IN THE DEM )oRATI0 RANKS FoR THE RE-
WARDS OF PARTY SERVICE.
Tie distribution of the political losyes and
fishes attracts the earnest attention of the Dem
ocrats. There are few places to be filled with
in the next six mouths, By gift of the Legisla-
ture, the Governor, and the Levy Courts, aud
there are at the lowest calculation half dozen
aspirants for each place. The Colectorships of
County taxes are among the fat things which
the local politicians most banker after. In this
city, there are two OF these Collector being
appointed for each District Northern and South
ein, by the Levy Court. An active canvass is
already going on in the Northern district be-
tween @. O. Wooley, Archie Given and George
G. Ward. Both Given and Ward have already
had the Office, but the former especially
claims it on account OF having been
compelled to pay a considerable fine by the
u s. District Court for maladministraton of
the office. Besides this he has Is bossed " other
little political jobs for the party, and for which
he now claims the office as part remuneration.
| Mr. Woolley enters the contest as new man,
and in favor of rotation in Office throwing to the
winds the idea that once an officer, always an
| officer.
| Iu the Southern district, there may be Others
| but Peter Springer and John Aiken are the only
candidates we hear mentioned. Thomas d.
| Gibson the present Collector and. by the way, a
very fair one, we understand ID not an applicant
| for reappointment
For the various offices to be filled when the
Legislature assemblies, nothing is definitely
known, but it is generally givenout by the ranl
aud file OF tile party that q. W. S. Nicholson, o.
Sussex County is to be clerk of the House, ant
the Speaker OF that body is to be allotted to thi
county. In such case, the names of three New
Castle members loom up whose chances woult
| probably be in order as they are named, viz
| II. A, Nowland of st. Georges Thomas Hol
comb of New Castle; and T. L. J. Baldwin, ,of Mil
Creek. William NJ. Shakespeare of Dover,
holding over Senator from Kent County, it i
generally conceded, will be the Speaker OF tina
body, in which case the Cerkship will most pro
badly be allotted to New CASTLE,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

The Nevada Legislature, according to the full
returns, will stand as follows; Senate, Rs2ub-
loans, 1s; Democrats, 2; House, Republicans
81 Democrats, II &; Independents, 8.
The official majority for Chamberlain, Repub'
lican, for Governor of South Carolina, is lO687.
The municipal el,ction at Chattanooga, yes
terday, resulted in the choice of James, Repub'
Lean, for Mayor by 2i7 mljority-a Rspublican
gain of IT'S on the vote for Maynard for Oon'
gresamRn.
At the last August election the Democrats OF
Kentucky elected Thomas O. Jones, Clerk Of the
Court of Appeals, when the fact Of his consiitu
tional ineligibiity was notorious, by reason o.
his participation ina duel. J. O. Cochran, thu
Independent aspirant, contested Jones' right tC
the Off 80, and to-day the Board OF Contest de
clded that Jones was ineligible, aud that the Of
hoa was vacant. A new election will be neces
sAry to hll the vacancy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
FIFTH EDITION.
THE TAYL0R-MAcKEY TRIAL.
THE CASE CALLED UP, AT NEW CASTLE,
TODAY.
A JURY OBTAINED AND THE OPEN
ING SPEECH BEGUN.
New CASTLE, Nov. 20.

NEW CASTLE, NOV. ~
Court opened at 10 o'clock, Judges Wootten,
Houston and Wales on tile bench. Grand Jury
called and retired to their room. The general
and special jury lists were then called.
The case Of State Us Joseph H. Taylor, charged
with the murder of Robert A. Mackey, at Draw
yer's Greek, near Odessa, about July 26, 1874,
was taken up.
Attorney General John b Pennington and
Deputy Attorney General W. Il. Hodgson for the
State. Hon. I. f. Bayard and W. G. Whitley for
Joseph II. Taylor. The prisoner wss
brought in between two bailiffs and
was dressed with unusual care, and appear
ed in good health, but tritie anxious. His
father and brother we're seated IN the bar near
him.
State aud defeuse being ready, the drawing of
the jury commenced the Attorney. General ask
ing that each juror be sworl on the goir dire
AS each juror took the stand, he was sworn to
make answers to such questions as were put to
linn.
The counsel for the defense then asked him il
he had formed expi essed any opinion as to
the guilt or innocence of the prisoner at the bar,
after which the Attorney General asked him il
he had any conscientious scruples against find
ing verdict of guilty in the case where the
death penalty follows. II satisfactory answers
followed he was sworn, provided the defense did
not peremptoriiy challenge.
At ll07, A. NJ, twenty-one jurors having been
called, the Jury of twelve was completed as fol-
lows
John NJ. Wright, Benjamin Foot,
John Connolly, Niles Burke,
George Hanson, William p. Rothwell,
Joseph Cloud, Rob, rt T.. Palmer,
Charles A Morrison, James Il Foot
Solomon Deputy, James Mccoy.
The number challenged for cause was 8 chal-
lenged peremptorily, 8 and one, (LeNis p.
Mcdowell was excused Oh account OF his being
| u witness.
Attorney General Pennington rose and began
his address to the jury, opening the case.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
Dsily Gemmereiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard M. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. Ferris.
rw- For TeSras. etc., zee Second Page.



An Omaha despatch says General Ord re-
ceved $4,000 yesterday from Cleveland, Ohio, in
aid OF the sufferers in the grasshopper districts
The failure Of Roche, an extensive lumber
dealer of Quebec, was announced yesterday.
His assets, Ii is said, are 'amply sufficient"
At Richmond, Va, yesterday, the Jury in the
case Of 1. L. Brooks, ex-President OF the Mer-
chants National Bank of Petersburg, returned a
verdict OF guilty the charges of embezzle-
ment and false entries. Sentence was deferred.
VIM. II. Darne, q Mormon bishop, was arrest
ed yesterday at Parowan, in Iron county, Utah,
by deputy marshal ON an Indictment for muir
der He is charged with completely In the
Mountain Meadow massacre some years ago.
Three policemen were srraigned in Boston
yesterday for stealing large quantities of tobac
GO from various hrns. they confessed stheii
guilt.
Cornelia Espy committed suicide by taking
laudsnum, In Richmond, Va, on Wednesday
night She was found dead in bed uext morn.
ing, with note addressed to the man with whom
she lived, asking him, il he fouud her before
consciousness was gone, TO send for a clergy
man. She is said TO have been intelligent and
well educated.
-Four of the crew OF q fishing vessel off New
Castle, N. H., were drowned on Wednesday
night, while returning to the vessel in a anal
boat. They were all drunk.
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The prospect--rsin or snow. Well, anything
for n ehanoa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
Cold Sprlng HasIns

WORK REsuMGD "a LARGE FORCE or woREMEN TO
BE EMPLOYED.
After short interval, and since the action OF
the CITY Council in rsIation TO tue change Of
programme for building the Cold Spring Reser-
voir, work is being actively pushed on again.
Abont rs hands and proportionate number Of
horses aud carts have been employed and are
engaged in excayatng aud preparing the foun-
dation for the lower embankment.
When this is ready, excavatng will commence
on the upper half OF the basin, and the dirt will
be carted to make the lower bank When every.
thing IL ready, which will probably be somt
time next week, provided the weather il favor.
able. many more hands will be employed, ant
the work will be pushed on as rapidly and as fai
into the winter as the weather will permit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

To The Editor Of die Commercial
The question is often asked, what has become
of the Railroad from Landenberg to Oxford, and
the answer still is to the effect that it is stl in
the wood" Now why ia it SOP Some $18, 900 OIL
$40, 900 has been subscribed along the line; this
amount could most probably be raised to 1875, ,0OC
which We think we think would be basis oil
which broad gauge might be built, but if no
certainly narrow gauge could, and why might
1t not be built narrow gauge and a third rail laid
from Landsnberg to Wiimington2 If the com
pany is not able for this much at present, theI
why not build it and lease it to the Peach Bot
tom Company and thus prevenr that road from
being run to west Chester, or Eikton2 II the
third rail could not bs laid from L,ndenberg tl
Wilmington why not reship at Landenberg for
limited time 2 O.
LGwlsyiLLE, CaesrER Co., Nov. 10.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

The New CATHOLIC CHuRoH. Work is pro-
crossing rapidly on the new German Catholic
Church at Tenth and Madison Streets. Four OF
the principal rafters In their positions, yes
terday, and two more remained to be raised.
} hese rafters are immense frames of wood, se-
cured with braces aud iron bolts. Each of the
six rafters weigh about 5 tons, making in the ag'
gregate over 80 tous. 1t is expected to com
mence roofing in two or three days, when the
building will then be in condition to actively
prosecute the work during the coming winter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

MAoEvoys HIBERsIooN. The Hlberliicon en-
tertainment which opens at Ii,sltute Hall, this
evening, is not unknown in this city. 1t having
been presented here upon sew, ral previous occa-
siong, in all of which it was very popular Mr..
MaoItyoy has added new attractions, which wall
render the Hlhernicon more entertaining still.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

PAYMENT OF THE McLEAR DIVIDEND. The
payment OF the 12115 per cent of the McLear in
debtedness.w was commenced yeste day by William
Candy, assignee. One hundred and forty-ive
creditors avalled themselves of the privilege OF
calling for their dividends. The highest amount
paid was 5l000 aud the lowest amount 80 CENTS
As there is about S2S000 to pay out, the as
signee is anxious that tile creditors should call
as early as possible and get their respective al
lowances
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
A RaffIed sheriff.

There ia a queer railroad trouble in Indiana
A road being in debt for $2,5O0 Of unpaid taxes,
the sheriff Of the town where theT are due is
trying to attach locomotive The law does
not allow him to take locomotive OF mail
that place but run slowly through, all hands de-
riding the sheriff, who sees no way to secure bis
locomotive
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

New CoIoRED ScHosL- -HoUrEA Ar MIDDLErowN.
The new school-house at Middletown, for the
use OF colored children the erection OF which ID
due to the energy and perseverance, of Edwna
B. Kruse, the teacher of the school in that
town, is now about completed, and it ID proposed
to formally open it on Tuesday of next week,
the Oath inst Several of those interested in the
work of education are expected to be present
among them Rev. Fielder Israel of tAs city.
The new building is q neat two-story frame, 81
by 22 feet nicely finished. and probably the best
colored school-house in the State, outside OF
WILMINGTON.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
1878 THE cqTMNMgEREoIAL e y N 3E 1878
YEAR Bo OK,

For 1875 is in Press aad will soon be Issued 1t will
present, besides the usu | accurate astronomical
taults:
i. Tue vote in d laware by Hundrels for Presia
dent and ongressmsn IN 1917
?. The vote for Governor aud Congressman in
8 he Returns Of the Little Election in October
last.
4 The vote for sheriff in New Castle County for
1S and is L.
s. he vote for ty officers in 1872, 1878, and 1874.
9 The vote for Me1 bers Ut Council In 1873 and
1914
I. Ths vote at School Election in Wilmington for
1877.
s. Postage rates (as altered)
Q. Population of avery Hundred in the state.
10. lax ID License Laws the ate, prepared
by Ex- Atorney General LOre).
II. List Of The U. officers in Delaware.
12, List OF ia officers
l8 List of Justices ii the Peace In Delaware.
II. List of County and llu ldred officers through
out the state,
Besides the above, il will n ain that which will
make It worth i've tim-s IT'S cost 10 EVERY HOUSE
WIFE IN DELAwAKE, viz 80 HOUSEHOLD EcEiPrs,
We'll tested ny expe fenced hOus epers, and
select especially for this woik EverS lady shoul
have the ALMANAC AND EAR-B OK for is 5. Price
I n cents for sale at the office of Publ cation, at
the BOOK stores in Whining On, and by merc ants
throughout Delaware. Liberal discount to the
| trade.
| COMMERCIAL PRINTING co.
Publishers and Book Printers,
| 9th and Marget Slrs cts,
novi2, ,ttd&w Wilmington. Del
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

SLIGHT FIRE This MORNING. G.-Phe alarm of fire
this morning about 81 o'clock was caused by q
fire breaking out in pile of phosphate bags in
the ware house of Walton, Wbann g. Co. on. Front
Street. The fire department was promptly on
the ground, but the fire was extnguished by 3
few buckets Of water. The fire is supposed to
have originated from the damp condition OF the
bags which produced spontaneous combustion.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

CHRIsTENED.-At the fire this morning, the
new Fame Steam Engine made her first appear
auce for active duty. Fortunately, her services
we're not required, but in lieu of active work she
came within range Of the Water Witch engiue
aud received from that engine two coplous
streams of WATER completely drenchlng her and
those having her in charge. The baptism was
pleasantly received by all concerned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

Mention was made recently that sewing ma
chine had bsen stolen from the tailor shop Of
Mahlon Wessner, of Douglassville. few days
since the children of Mr.. David Bucher, while
taking the COWS to the field. found the stolen
machine covered with earth in q field near Went
zel's tavern, In Amityville. For what purpose it
had been thus hidden is not krown.--ReadlH2-
Ttwsa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
THIRD EDITION.
lmancfa1s

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY,
New YORK. NOV. 20.
Gold, to-day, S1.11A.
LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS. TO-DAY.
Furnished by Merrck, Johnson Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market SITS q
LONDON, 1890, p. M, Nov. 90.
1865, 1oeL 1se7's 1o9H Ten-forties 104H
New Fives 1854; Erie Common Shares 2613@
5s, preferred ds1l. Market dull and weaker.
FRANKFoRr, Nov. 90.
United States 5-20's of 1862, 979l. Steady.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20
Through the s.akes.

The U. s. revenue cutter GIttahn arrived at
Boston yesterday from Buffalo. sac lett Bufa-
10 on the 29h OF Ostobsr aud reached the ocean
by the Welland Canal and the ST. Lawrence
river. The Gallatin s a new iron vessel, built at
Buffalo for sea sevics, and is is u very fast
steamer. She will do service on the Boston
station
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

Sras PAINTING. Jno. B. Stradley has
linng out his shingle as sign par'cr, cn Liber-
mans building, 9th and MarAet streets. ai.d Is
prepared to execute orders promptly ard artist
ically. Mr. stradey has geuius 70: sign wilt-
Ing, and some OF the most beautiful sgn7 in
the city were executed by him. He uahfs a
specially Of script signs. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

$40 reward-0yercoat stolen
Waated-Men who are out If employment
Boo and shoes-Boston Boot ~ Sn0e House
Grand Opera H0use-Three hours OF fun
Beaver cloths-W NJ Kenn ard Co brevlty
Sg1 painting iohn B slradley
Hardware-M Billany
Underwear-C Morgan, Brevlty
Teas and con es-doustH n Piiz r, B;edty
0ysters-Fullmer's. Bre' ity
Felt hats--pub sll, Brevity
Carp is shaken-Ferry. Breviy.
subsfant al clOthi1g-Gouerl, Breyity
Bottom pr rces--Pennington Bfesity
Fall overcnats-Bayne, orevity
Coarse boots-W A TURNER BreN ty
Fl innf shirts-Dou ghtAn, Brevtf
Primers cigars-Singes Son Breyity
Fine furnl ure- Enterprlse o. tfsYity
Whitman's conrectlons-Miss Max veil, Brevits
sewing machlnes-tirover Il Bah r. hrevity
Groc ,rles-T II 10 nson h Co B.rsity
Beaver cl ths-W NJ Kennard " Brsvity
Bowman's Brevlties
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

Mrs. Flanagan, of Philadelphia, who is a
daughter OF Judge Strong, of the United States
supreme Court, is said to have received the
most valuable wedding presents of all the brides
this season. Among the gifts was $40 900 set
of silver and gold 30, 900 pair of diamond ear
rings, $1,000 set OF pearls and four India
shawls.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

Two cases OF drunkenness, with the usual fine
of so cents and costs Thomas Scott lad ar
rested by officer Scully for corner loungiLg, for
which he was fined 81 90 and costs ; and A lod.
gers was the general make up" of the Police
Cou.t this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

II you want q bird to love you, choose bull
finch. His affection for his mistress is often 70
great as to cause his death if he be separated
from her, and always make hlm intensely jeaL
ons of all who share her regard with him. Thei
natural cong is not musical, but th,y may be
taught to whistle almost any melody by patient
ly reiteratng it to them while they digest their
food which is rape or canary seed with iittie
lettuce or apple. When molting they require
hard egg aud bread crumbs, and Glove put into
their water and il they should NOPE or ruifie
their plumage, scalded rape seed must be given
for few days. Ii clever bird ia your fancy,
get by all means gold finch. You can teach
him to climb little ladder, 10 pretend to be
dead to draw his own water, 10 sweep ont his
cage with little broom, to ring small bali for
his food, and many other entertaining tricks,
which, being of restless, busy nature, he thor
oughly enjoys. Gold6uches ave bon vigants, and
subject to fits from oyereallns themselves.
When these occur dip the bird head downward
into cold water, and put him On low Diet for II
few days, and he will readily recorer. Canauee
are like flowers, they do not thrive unless theil
keepers love them Nothing Ii more cruel
than TO keep birds and not attend to Jhep, aud
this is especially trus of canailes They do
not live by seed and water alone, They
crave equally companionship and love. TheN
ought, tio. to be kept in pairs, for they have
great deal to say to each other that they car jl
say to you, and it is delightful TO watch uiali
ROB6lppluRH ana cOnuuencta. posseFb tWt tu'
naries which, though in no respects remarkable
birds, are q source of constant pleasure eid
amusement The male is old bird OF tine
breed, dignifed and aristicratic, on come dayt
hardly tolerating the idgety, talkative, demon
strative female, and resentlng, either by con
temptuous silence or by downright good nd
ing, her interference in his contenpa i0ns.
Again, he is in a good temper, and she is tht
| happiest of bird wives. They fly from room tt
room together, sit upon the window slla' ahd
exchange opinions about the sparrowH, or hole
consultations about next springs housekeeping
Canaries love variety in their food, and, Il
plenty Of exercise be given them, they may h'
safely trusted with anything they will cat. pa
ring molting few poppy seeds are excellent
| and at all times a little branch of FIR orpln'
seems to afford them the greatest pleasure. Tie
little extra cleaning or trouble incurred by let
| thug them have the use of one OF more rooms u
abundantly compensated by tIieir love, thei
| happiness and their charming companionshp
| Certainly those who pretend to entertain bird
| of any kind should be their friends and not thei
jailers, for birds, above all living creatures, wer
created to be glad.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

aEpoRT OF THE SIGNAL sERvIoE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.
. Probabilities For Middle States, threatening
weather and rain or snow, with slight rise OF
temperature and falling barometer, followed by
lower temperature and South or West winds dur
ing Saturday night or Sunday
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-20

The SALISBURY LUMBER TRADE. An active
demand has set in for manufactured lumber at
Salisbury, Md, and the mills are ia full opera
ton again. The vast piles which are usually to
be seen along the wharves are greatly re.
duced, and with the orders now coming in Il
busy season Ia anticipated.