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Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24
Desying the Whipping Post.

The efficacy Of whipping, az a punishment, is
once more demonstrated-over the left. Last
evening between this city and New Castle, al
most under the shadow of the Jail which will
not hold burglars, a most audacious highway
robbery was committed, and citizen, oyerpow-
cred by masked ruhians, was plundered, drugged,
aud left senseless. An hour in the pllory
and forty lashes will certainly be visited upon
these sconndrels, if they are caught and convict
ed, hut this did not seem to deter them. The
record OF the burglars whipping and pillorying
ia 10 recent, and afforded 10 general a gurgle of
public satisfaction that they must have known
ali about our excellent code, and yet they went
right on with their crime. How is this? Why
toat our admirable whipping code stop highway
robbery and burglary?
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Personal AND PARTICULAR.

1t is not often that a wife of twenty five
helps fat husband of seventy odd ont of pris-
on like Mme Bazine.
The first issue of the RtD,tblic, the Admins
tration organ at New York, has been postponed
until the first Monday in October, owing to the
non-completion Of the presses.
"A pear tree just out of town has born won
derful crop this season. 1t produced eight
bushels OF pears, three broken limbs. and frac-
tured skull !-Norristotcn Herald.
The Chief of Police of Knoxville, wears three
diamond studs, diamond pin and a diamond
ring, and the Knoxville papers are Just mean
enough to want to know how he got EN- Oh
salary of 5000 per year.
"A Kentucky church has sent two lady mis-
sionaries to the Fejee Islands. This is very con-
siderate. Nodoubt the cannibals will prefer this
sort to the tough old gentlemen who are usually
thrust upon that market
When the Arkansas censua-taker next goes
around he will find Peter Dayton missing from
earth. The old man found q package and threw
it on to the fire to see if it was powder or sand.
It wasn't sand.-DetrOh Free Press.
1t seems like waste of time to spend five
years at West Point for the purpose of acquire
ing the title of lieutenant, when a boy can be
called "coloner' by simply addressing few
words to any thirsty congregation in bar-room.
"A down east gentleman showed considerable
alarm the other evening when he discovered that
his wife had loaned the family Bible. When he
returned from the house where the Bible was, he
brought with him 81 900, which he had placed in
it for safe keeping.
"A goat is more inexpensive than agreeable
and will live on almost anything but capri
cornus in Buffalo was an exception to the rule
the other day in regard to expensivenees Il
got into the house and had regular blow out OF
Panama hat, three linen shirt bosoms, u box Of
cigars, and part of partially constructed new
bonnet.
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Dailu Commercial.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard N. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis G. Ferris.
~ At.< 1lsr,ns xfn sss 2er,oyd paos


second general meeting Of the creditors OF
Jaw Cooke,& Co. will be held in Philadelphia on
the 9th OF October. A report of the condition of
the estate will be furnished creditors at the time
or prior to the meeting.
The publication of the Lehigb Valley Ae,os,
which was suspended last week, has been re-
sumed, the establishment having been purchased
by corporation styling itself the News Pub
habing Company"
Base ball at Philadelphia, yesterday Athlet-
ies, 8 Philadelphias, 2.
The excitement in Edgefed SC. has subsid-
cd, and no further trouble between the races
there is feared
Colonel Clarke left Louisville yesterday with
sixty State militamen, for Owenton, Kentucky,
to sustain the Court in the trial Of the alleged
ku-Klux.
Daniel Guyer, brakeman, WAS killed, and three
other men were severely injured yesterday by
an accident on the Central Pacific Railroad, near
Emigrant Gap
At vicksburg yesterday Alderman Deesgan,
Thomas Donovan and M. Smith we're suffocated
by foul air in an old cstern which they were try
ing to repair.
In the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, at Allan
ta Yesterday it was resolved that all spirituous
and malt liquors should hereafter be excluded
from the lodge rooms and ante-rooms or halls
adjoining under the centrol of any subordinate
lodge or encampment of the Order. A new cere-
monial for funerals and anniversaries was adopt
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PhiIadeIphta TOpicss

The fall regatta of the Schuylkill Navy will
take place on Saturday afternoon next.
The hardware trade of the city appears to
he in thriving condition. There is considera-
BILE activity, aud the fall sales appear to be gem
orally satisfactory.
Colonel Forney, on Tuesday, telegraphed to
the Centennial Rooms that France accepted .our
governments invitation to participate in the
Centennial, and has appointed commissioners.
The Republican Senatorial Convention OF
the 4th district, yesterday, nominated Horatio
Gates Jones for the State Senate, in place OF
Christian Kneass, declined. This is the Mcclure
district.
The photograph OF the child picked up in
Denver, Colorado, on suspicion that it was
Charley Ross, has been received by the police
department. The picture bears no resemblance
10 the missing boy.
The Citizens Municipal Reform Association
has retained L. Spencer Miller and VIM. Henry
Rawle, as counsel to test the constitutionality
of the act granting permission to City Council'
In increase the city debt
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From Dover.

THE CONFERENCE ACADEMY ExERcIsEs-PoLITIcAL
ITEMS, ETC.
Especial TO the Commercially
DOVER, Sept. 29.
The persons invited to attend the dedication
OF the Conference Academy met at 81 O'Clock
P. NJ. in the hall in the eastern wing. There
had been a meeting Of the Trustees for the
transaction of business, in the south room, Il
short time before. Rev. DR.. Kenney presided.
The meeting was opened by singing the Corona
ton hymn. The Rev. Adam Wallace made the
opening prayer. The preliminary address was
delivered by Dr. Kenney, the presiding elder,
who traced the history of the institution. Rev.
G. W. Buoy made the address of the afternoon,
which WAS very interesting. At it's close Rev. ].
p. Quigg made a financial statement, and an ear
nest appeal for funds.
Prof. Williams gave the number of students,
etc., seventy in all. The music, which was de-
lightful, WAS interspersed between the addresses.
There were many strangers present, but not as
many as were at first expected. The absence OF
Rev. Thomas Guard and Rev. DR.. Ives was a
great disappointment to many.
The exercises were continued this evening and
the building formerly dedicated by the Rev. ].
b. Quigg. The Silver Colnet Band WAS present
In view of the hard times, and the number of
persons present. the subscriptions were liberal,
amounting to Thousand dollars Mr.. O.. NJ.
Wharton Of this place subscribing five hundred
of this amount.
from Fountains Hotel to the building opposite
Yesterday afternoon one was also suspended
from the State House..
Hon. James r. Lofiand is in town and made q
speech, last evening, at the Rebublican Club
Meeting
handsome Brussels carpet has arrived for
the Governors room in the State House.
DoN.
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new Castle.

New CASTLE, Sept "a.
Misa Nancy Johns, an old and highly esteemed
osident of this town, died yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. George David a carpenter engaged at work
Oh the new hotel on Pearl St., while ascending
ladder yesterday morning with box of tools on
his shoulder, lost his footing and fell to the
say, escaped with very slight injuries.
The repairs on the Presbyterian church are
nearly completed and it if now one Of the
ueatest and most comfortable churches in New
CASTLE. We understand that it IL the intention
of the ladies' to give festival in the Court
House soon for the purpose OF raising funds to
buY u now carpet for the church, NJ
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24

Arrangements have been made i'll st. Louis
ior the organization of a professional base ball
club to enter the contest for the championship,
and to be named the 'St. Louis"
A passenger train was run into Omaha yester-
Jay by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
ior the first time. 1t is stated that when the
Union Pacific road can accommodate them, all
The other Eastern roads will run trains directly
70 Omaha instead of stopping ON this side Of the
Missouri river
John Dudley was shot and fatally wounded by
John Mcdonald in New York yesterday.
Robert Pierce, accused of having murdered
us wife in Oneida county, N. y, in 1873, Is re-
ported to have been arrested in Chicago.
The Swedish bark Anna was wrecked on 81
raul Island on the 18th inst, and eleven of hel
crew were lost.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24

Among the passengers by the Algeria, at
New York, on Tuesday, were Hon. Chas. Gibbons
and wife, of Philadelphia. They went ont in
June
Mayor Stolley. OF Philadelphia. remains
very i'll, and his condition excites serious con-
eern.
1t wss reported in New York yesterday that
Henry Ward Beecher had retained VIM. M.
Eyarta as his senior counsel in the forthcoming
triai
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FOURTH EDITION.
A FRIGHTFUL FALL.
A RAILROAD TRAIN GOES DOWN eS FEET
WRECK AND RUTN-MANK KILLED
ALI wOUNDEDf
Terrible Accident.

a RAILROAD TRAIN FALLS sc FEET THROUGH a
BRIDGE.
SELMA, ALA, Sept. "a
Tie Southern bound train of sir cars on the
selma, Rome, and Dalton railroad fell through
bridge on Waxahatchie Greek, sixty-fvs feet
high, at daylight this moaning.
The train is total wreck.
The engineer, fireman, and several passengers
were killed and nearly all wounded, many
dangerously.
Among the killed WAS Judge W. M. BYRD, ex-
Judge of the State Supreme Court, an esteemed
citizen of Selma.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24
Maryland Nominations.

The Democrats of the First Maryland District,
Yesterday, nominated Philip Frank Thomas, of
Talbot county, Ex-Governor of Maryland. as
Representative in Congress from that District
Thomas was Howell Cobb's successor as Score
Lary OF the Treasury in 1890 He was elected
TO tho United States Senate in 1863, but was re-
fused seat.
A. b. Hagner, of Annapolis, was nominated
Tor Representative in Congress, yesterday, by
the Republicans of the Fifth Maryland District.
Vim. ]. Albert, Republican, is the present mem
her from the district
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24

ENTERTAINMENT AT ST. JAMES CHAPEL, NEXT
SUNDAY-The Philadelphia Cathedral Choir viii
assist on Sunday at the exercises of the opening
of the new organ which will be used for the frst
time at st. James Catholic Chapel. The fol-
lowing ladies' and gentlemen constitute the
choir: Miss Jennie Cassidy soprano (;
Miss Margaret Cassidy, organist Miss Annie
Maloney, contralto Mr.. Chas. Baxter, boritonei
Mr. William Stoll, the celebrated violinist will
also be present,
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24

Representatives of the manufacturing corpor-
ations of New England, having their headquar-.
lers in Boston, held meeting yesterday, and
decided that the production of the cotton mills
should be reduced at least one-third, 'until the
and market value of goods shall be re established,
and the true relation between the supply and
demand adjusted" A committee was appointed
to recommend mode of reaching this result,
and report at future meeting.
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Tournament at Odessa.

ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR A GRAND AFFAIR ON
OCTOBER 8TH
The Verdi Musical Association are organizing
a Grand Tournament, to take place at Odessa
on Thursday, October sth. Knights have been
invited from all parts of the Peninsula, "seyeral
of whom have become renowned for their deeds
in former Tilts and Tourneys." Valuable prizes
will be awarded. and the successful one will
have the honor of crowning the Queen of Love
and Beauty.
John oByrne, ESQ.,, will deliver the Grafton.
The Judges will be VIM. Polk, Amos W. Lynch.
and Benz. Crawford Chief Officer, W. E. Apple
ton, oflicsr of the Day, Thos. Cochran, Jr.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24

PRESENTING THE MEDALs.-The silver medals
awarded by the Board of Public Education to
those students perfect in attendance during the
several visiting committees, and some have been
presented. Those at No. Is were presented this
afternoon. The medals are Of the same design
as those given last year, with the head of Min
erva on ono side, and the name of the pupil, &c.,
on the nther
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24

THE WAToH SALE The great sale of watches
going on and those in want of bargains in that
line should give the sale their attention. The
sale continues this evening, at ~ o'clock, and
tomorrow, Friday at 10 o'clock, sale espec-
tally for ladies'. Ladies' and Gents gold watches
in abundance and all guaranteed or no sale.
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FrafrIcIie.

A MAN KILLS HIS BROTHER WITH A STONE.
BUFFALO, Sept. "A
VIM. Cahill quarrelled with his brother John.
who killed William by blow ON the head with a
stone
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1874-09-24
WILMINGTON CITY LOAN
FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER WORKS.
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
(S2O0,000.)

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-
thorizing said Loan, 1t is provided that SIX Thous
and Dollars (s6, ,O0G shall be paid annually In July of
each year, until the whole loan Ia redeemed.
The Bonds bear interest at six per cent. per an
num- payable semi annually on the first days OF
January and July of each year, clear Of all taIes
now levied or to be levied upon the principal or in
forest thereof by authority OF the State or of inc
United states
For safe and permanent investment for Trustees
or others seeking security and prompt payment OF
interest, there is none better.
The income of the Water Department from Water
Rents and other sources exceeds $50 900 annually.
The following statement will show In what mall
ner the Loan is to be issued and when redeemed.
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excursions.

GRAND EXCURSION
TO SALEM, ocroBER l, 1874
sasssas
THE STEAMER "PAL15ADE,"
VIII leave Fourth Street Wharf for Salem at
O'Clock A. NJ, stopping at
pENNs,sRoyE, NEW CASTLE AND DELAWARE
CITY.
Returning leave Salem al 4, P. Nj,
Giving those who wish o attend the Salem County
Agricultural Fair and see the kaces 1ne opportu-
nliy for so doing.
FAltE for the round trip. so Gents
D. BoRDoN, Capt.
l.. H. ELDRrDGE, Clerk sep24-6t
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THIRD EDITION.


DRLAwABEAN ELECTED NATIONAL TREAsURER.
CLEVELAND, Sept. "a
The National Council of American Mechanics
to-day elected John Walker of Delaware, Nation
nj Traasurar
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REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Sept. "a.
Probabilities For the Middle States, South
West to North West winds, higher temperature,
partly cloudy or clear weather.
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The Peach Shipments.



lo Jersey Clty, .....................' cuis
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T,HOS. JOHNSON & CO.,
COMM. .ssIoN MERCHANTS.
No. 4Os KING STREET, WILMINGTON, DEL.
Consignments Of all kinds solicited and returns
promptly made.
THos. JOHNSON, wilmington,
VIM. PERRY, Sussex. aprio-3mw
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Financial Cards.

HNHE ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK.
bG2 MARKET STREET.
Incorporated February %. 1851.
Open to receive deposits daily from 0, A. NJ nntl
4, r. NJ, and on Tuesday and Saturday evenings,
from to 5 O'Clock.
A SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND,
of six per cent has been regularly paid on deposta
since the organization OF the Bank and 1t is the ex
pectaton Of the Managers, that this rate of diyi-
dends will be continued.
When dividends are not Withdrawn, they are ae-
counted as deposits. Thus permanent deposits,
compound their interest twice In each year.
MANAGERS;
WILLIAM s. HnLKs, GEORGE W. BUsH.
CLKMENT B. SMYTH, GBoBaR 3. UAPEILs
CHARLES w. H0wLAND, NJ. L. LICHTKNsTKIN
EDWARD DARLINGTON, NATHANIEI, Il BENSON.
HENRY f. DuEE, JOB II. JACKSON,
&. NJ. STOTsENBuRg, NM. Ii. SWIFT,
ANTHONY EIGdnJa
VIM g. HIl4LES, Presuekt
GEO. W. BUSH, Vice President:
aprl4-u k. Il. TAYLOR Tfo sn
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. "a
Cotton dull, at l61<a19slc Flour quiet and
steady, extras $400@430. Penna. extra family,
$5.75@6.25. Good wheat firm, other kinds dun,
red 4l.18@1.29 white, S1.30@1.40. Corn &C.
higher, yellow 95@96 mixed western, S1.00to
1.04 Oats active at 63@66c. Whiskey $l.07.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND eRAIN-coRRKcTED DAILY.
Family Flour. .&80 00Qp 800
Extra Flour $3.50 7.50
Superfne Flour ur............... 5.25ta 800
Wheat ..................... L25
Corn. 95c
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SECOND EDITION.


OF yEsTERDAYs SESSION AT ELK
ToN--HoME MISSIONS, AND FUNDS.
Especial to the Conmmerclall
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Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK, Sep. "A,
Gold to day, sl.O99s.
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New Aduerttssments.

The City Council will meet this evening.
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gsw advertisements.

ENXTRA SIZE WILKFSBARRE NUT,
IL We are to-day Sept bth,l unloading cargo,
extra large size Wilsesbarre Nut Coal, clear of
slate and dirt. Our patent wagons deliver directly
into the cellar
GEO. W. BUSH n SON, French 81 Wharf.
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FIRST EDITION.


ITS INAUGURATION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY
PRECEDENT BEAsTEN AND HON. 7. F. BAYAHD--
FINE DIsPLAy-THE RAcIN6-THE FIELD OUT
pIsTANcED IN ONE RACE AND RECORD MADE
lSnncal af 20
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s75.-$4O to 1st, s25 to 2nd, $40 to 3rd. The
following were the entries ]. w. Moore, Fed
eralsburg, b. m. Jennie Moore ; Thos. Dooley,
wilmington, b. colt Rather James johnson,
Millington, 8. g. Stonewall J. d. Wallace, St.
of Wilmington, had entered b. m. Madam Driv-
or, but she was not present. A protest was en-
tered against Rattler, but he was permitted to
trot after his owner had sworn to his age.
lpt Hedt.-The horses all got OFF together.
Rattler soon took the lead but broke, when
stonewall advanced to the first position and kept
it all the way ronnd and past the judges stand,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-11
CUE SENATOR At WASHINGTON.

The following mention Of the hospitali-
ties dispensed by the estimaole lady of
our Senator in Washington is made by the
.fat.o'.q. Republican. Of the sixth:
Among the many Thursday receptions.
none was more delightful than that of Mrs.
senator West, at her beautiful home on
Fifteenth street. The hostess, assisted by
her always agreeable and lady like daughter,
receives visitors with true Southern hospi'
tality. and willie she entertains them il the
most pleasing manner. at the same time rem
der. them perfectly at ease. Would that
many more OF our leading society !a.les
patterned afte- Mrs. West.
Louisianians. sojournins in the capital.
ST eak in the highes: terms Of the hospi-
talities OF General West. and his accom-
plished lady AID daughter; the latter the
wife Of our s'llan: friend. Captain Luke
O'Rielly. OF the Nineteenth Infantry. No
socia! circle in the capital is moro es-
.eelned. and q: none is Is more genial
welcome extended. The social life OF
Washington. in the days Of Siidell and
Benjamin. is remembered. almost, as
golden dream Of the past; but their sue
cessor is doing much to render that dream
living reality Of to-day.
III this connection it is only prope. 10
say that the movements Of the advocates
o: q new election in Louisiana, have been
constantly parted by the vigilance of
Senator West. and their plans frustrated.
The combination has assumed at times
dangerous proportions. but our Senator
has been equal to the emergency all the
tine. !>u. Tor his nntinching adhesion to
the !o2a! Republican government o: Lou
isiana. there would. doubtless. have been
far Gif'eren: results.
The New York Herald. in q recent a1.;-
Gle on the sDh,ec: OF the Presidents pro-
posed message on Louisiana affairs. says.
in recognition Of this fact:
!. appears that s0!ne sort O; agreement
IA! ben entered into between Senator.
Hcs: and Il large number of Republican
Senators before the President had concluded
70 favor . new election. and that these
Sera C.s. rs .. matte: Of party propriety
and senatorial courtesy. would take no ac.
cons. III .: Senc5or Vest. lie has held them
- tie agreement. and The combination is
-: r...E: - 30 Gisit. AIRED.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-02-11
REDUCTION OF BURDENS.

The Legislature has acted molly il re-
ieving the people OF heavy burdens. In
doing so they have bu. exercised an TN
doubted power. The holders o: public
securities insist that nc liquidation OF the
debt can be valid withou: their assent.
They even assume to demand what taxes
shall be imposed. and how they shall be
applied by the discussing Office. Q: the
State. This IS eIuiva'en: 70 put
tn: Sale into the hands O.
4 receiver. o: :ogc;a: i. into liqUila-
ton at the will Of one Q; more creditors.
The condition Of our State IS d sufficient
reason for its inability TO make good its
debt. The business OF New Orleans is
stas.annt. The sugar planting interest has
declined. and factors are unable to AID the
planters. It has been difficult tc enforce
the collection Of taxes. and the disturbed
condition Of the interior prevents imni-
grafton. This estimate 0: ability is con-
tirmed. and, indeed, was suggested, by
the report Of commission Of men of I'M
improbable integrity, who assessed the
ability of the State to make good its debt
at even less than has been awarded the
bond creditors.
If it were in the power OF one or more
creditors to demand that the State shall
maintain the face obligation Of her debt,
who can compel her to make CT maintain
a tax law. The principle upon which this
reduction Of face debt has been made is
inability .o pay the whole debt, and de-