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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

to Nagaaaki and another to Pekin to witness
the event of December. " = = had a visit,
lately, from some Japanese dies. wives Of ma
ly, much more showily than my modest friend OF
in their hair and their large gold hair pins must
to say. Their faces and necks were painted
ration for the back OF the human neck accord
ingly these ladies' costumes we're arranged to
expose good deal of it. They admired and
praised my room and my own perronal appear
ance most openly, as q matter Of ,olteness, in :
spected every article had on ani finally took
leave, bowing to the floor and saying smost
beautiful lady with the most beautiful house,
goodbye"
Our Temperance Hall
HAS suocEEDRD so WELL
that we are enlarging the building. The ladief
in Wilmington who are 80 interested iii the Tenn
perance cause may like to hear OF our efforts out
here. We have largo hall, where all the sol
diers and sailors in this port are invited to come
as to home. There is library and eating
room and plenty of entertainments Of an inno-
cent sort. 1t is attractive to them and they like
it. The ladies' gave them Tea Party, n few
evenings ago, with much pleasant success. VIZ
have also Ladies' Benevolent Society, Of which
[ am Secretary. Lady Parkes Is our President
We try to assist poor foreigners, especially wo
men, who are too apt to go astray iii this land st
full of temptations.
The next time write will tell yUu about oul
fruits they are so different from those at houae
but do not know all their names yet
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
SECOND EDITION.
The License Applications.


ACTION Br THK oouRT--I1sr OF APPRovALs AND RE-
JEcTIoNa.
The Court concluded its examinations of the
applications for license to sell liquor, this morn
ing and the following is the result of it's action
ArpRoyALs.
New Castle-George Whitfield, Jno. W. Gray,
David Bouldin, Hugh McGovern, John Finegan,
and John Keegan.
odessa-Edward silcox~
Red lion--william Morris and Bernard feI-
Ter.
Delaware City-Michael Mulligan and Francis
Newsrk-w. r. Griffith, Henry B. Boyd, Co
lumbus Henry and Cloud Pierson.
Summit Bridges. W. Clement.
Middletown-Jacksen Briant aud Alex. Max
we'll
wilmington-Mary.-A. Reynolds, Joseph Full
mer, Geo. W. Ortlip, Jacob Hausee, Emile
Ferrenbach, Francis Bickta, Thos. ID. Gibson,
.Jshn Calhoon, John Hartman John Ferrenbach,
William. Altsentzer, Augustus, Tenweges,
Margaret Burke, Bernard Bonner, Andrew
wilhelm, Hugh Mcguire, Smith 4 Painter, Z.
Bringhurst 4 Co., George w. Russell. Frank
Quigley, I. D. Merritt, Joseph H. Richards, Jas.
N. Downing, Joseph stoeckle
New. Castle-Denns Fitzgerald and VIM 8.
Hudson.
Christiana Hundred-Owen Medallion.
Red Lion Hundred-Mary Filon.
Newport-Jos. H. Yetter.
Brandywine Hundred-Oliyer II. Perry.
Christiana Hundred David Muhlherin.
Wilmington-Chas. Broadhsrt, Patrick Gard
ner Michael Cottnham, John W. Schuck, Jas
f. Brennan, VIM. Lally, Jacob Roller, Chris
5chuler, Jas. McCrey, Mary Moerk, Joseph Nc
Cain, John Joyce, Joseph McWilliams, JOSEPH
orme, John McHugh, Peter Spain
Mary McCsnp, James Brady, Thos. L. Mousley
Frederick Heiss, Andrew Fischer, Joseph Med
ermier VIM. Duffy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
sIusicni and Drama tic Gossip.

Speaking of the relative salaries OF English
concert singers, 'then aud now." London pa
per says: "But few years ago concert giver
might have engaged Mr.. Sims Reeves for els.
Mr.. santley for f10 Mme. Sainton-Dolby for fs
Rnd many other singers, who are now OF the first
rank for two or three guineas each Now, Il
hrst class English tenor or soprano takes some-
thing like f35 night, while the salaries of con-
traltos aud baritones have risen in proportion. "
-Janauschek is playing at the Walnut st.
Theatre, Philadelphia, to remain throughout
next week. Her list Of plays includes the we'll
known favorites-~M Medea, Mary Stuart, Ohesney
Wold Deborah, Adrenne Lecouvreur-and d
new version written by herself. OF the Queen
Elizabeth play, called " The Earl Of Essex
Levy, the cornetist, has new instrument,
called the Antoniophone, invented by NJ. Cour-
tois, of Paris. This instrument is a modification
OF the cornet piston, played In the same man
ner The tone is richer than that OF the corDet
piston, but by no means 10 bright or pleasing.
Theodore Thomas, gives three concerts, this
evening, and tomorrow afternoon and evening,
at the Academy, Philadelphia. HIS two star
performers are MISS Emma Cranch, contrato,
and Mime. Madeline Schiller, pianlste. The lat
ter makes her frat appearance in Philadelphia
Mr.. Maurice Gran has sailed from Liverpool
for New York. bringing an English actress,
" the beautiful Mrs. Rousby," to make an ex-
pected sensation on this side.
Inc IlnHaruS are AZ tne CneStnul, Ill tnil'
adelphia- Last evening they presented play
of the younger Dumas, F" Diane or the Prey OF
the Coda" fH -aAN
Mark Twain's drama, with the character Of
Mulberry Sellers" az its chief attraction, Is In
Its thirteenth week at the Park Theatre, New
York.
The Sandwich King, Kalakaca, now on hii
way Eastward, overland, IL to have lots OF com
plimentary invitations to the New York theatres
Madame Christine Nilsson has declined 4
re-engagement of st. Petersburg for the season
l874-75. She returns to Paris on Dec. 20.
Dion Bouccault is playing at Wallack s
New York, in his own new play, "The Shaugh
raun.p
john 8. Clarke plays this week at Boothi
Theatre, New York.
Mrs G. @. Howard is travelling with 'Unc
TOMS Cabin"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

FUNERAL OF JOSEPH BANoaoFr.-A very large
concourse OF relatives and friends OF the deceased
was present, yesterday, at the funeral OF Joseph
Bancroft and followed the remains to their final
resting place in Friends burying ground, ut 4th
and West streets. At the house, remarks fitting
the sad occasion we're made by Thomas Stuckey,
Elizabeth Pennington, Samuel Haues, Samuel
]. Levick and others, bearing testimony to the
worth Of the deceased. At the grounds Clement
Biddle spoke and Thomas Stuokey made some
further remarks. The immense congregation
that attended the funeral seemed deeply I'M
pressed with the solemnity of the occasion,
full member of society and good and true man
was being laid at rest
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
The Fartff BILL
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SENATE AN
HOUSE.

POINTS OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SENATE AND
HOUSE.
Among the points of difference between tho
two Houses on the "Little Tariff bill, which now
lies on the table of the Senate, are the followrg
The House inserted clause imposing tax Of
ten cents per pound on imported hops, aud this
clause was stricken out by the Senate. A
clause, inserted by the House, allowing manuisc-
turers OF tobacco drawback upon all manufac-
tured tobacco exported equal to the amount Of
import tax paid on the liquocice which enters
into the manufacture was also stricken out by the
Senate. Another House clause, which the Senate
struck out, imposed tax Of one-twentieth OF one
per cent. on the gross sales of stocks, bonds,
gold and silver bullion after the 1st of July next
There are some other minor points Of difference
between the two Houses on this bill, and posi-
bly, it will be recommtted to the Finance Com
mittee, and a new bill reported with the clauses
relating to hops, tobacco, and sales of stocks,
bonds, and bullion omitted. D
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

One drunk and AZ dodgers was the police report
this morning
The Lamp Committee are now receiving pro-
posals for lighting lamps for the year 1875
The ladies' flock tc Lichtensteins for his
cloaks and ribbons. MIR. LIS enterprise should
be inspiring to others.
The New Castle County Democratic Executive
Committee will meet at New CASTLE tomorrow
(Saturday) at o'clock.
The protracted meeting at Epworth M. e.
chapel, which has been 80 successful is still
carried on with unabated efforts.
Extra meetings have been resumed at the
West Presbyterian church since the adjournment
of the Sunday School Teachers Institute.
Henry Downward, a clerk in the FIRST National
Bank, will shortly leave that institution to ac-
cept clerkship with the Edgemoor Iron Go.
The Grace M. E. Sunday School school are
making preparations for a Martha Washington
supper sometime soon for the benefit OF the
school.
Miss Jennie Rile while getting ont of her car
riage on Wednesday afternoon, fell and cut her
forehead on the curbstone, besides otherwise
injuring herself.
The Middle and Southern Districts Of the New
Castle Presbytery will hold Sunday School
Teachers Institute at Bridgevill, Sussex Co., on
the 18th and 10th inst.
The Friends Social Lyceum, in pursuance OF
their plan Of studying the poets, will take up
James Russell Lowell next. This If to be done
ct the meeting two weeks from next Monday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
latest General News.

convention OF the Western tobacco cutters
q Cincinnati, yesterday, adopted resolution
opposing the passage of the bill before Con-
gress permitting the sale OF untaxed leaf to
consumers.
The Rockland Shoe Company, OF Rockland,
Me-, suspended yesterday, with liabilities which
are said to be $40, 900 in excess OF ts assets II
sunk its entire capital during an existence. of two
and half years.
Johanna @. Kundah. Danish Vice Consul Mt
Washington, died in that city yesterday morn
ing, after an illness of several months.
King Kalakaua and suite arrived at Chicago
yesterday He waA suffering from bilious at
tack and unable to see the city, and therefore
left at once for Pittsburg in special traiu
UEx. Governor Parsons, OF Alabama, had an in
terview with the President yesterday in refer
ence to the appointment of Huccessor to Judge
Busteed. 1t is stated that the President has not
decided upon the succession.
The report telegraphed to Memphis, and
thence North, that the negroes were burning
cotton gins and dwellings, near Yicksburg is now
contradicted.
The Grand Jury at Frankfort, Ky., has indict-
ed Thomas @. Jones, Clerk of the State Court of
Appeals, for usurpng his Office he being ineligi.
BILE by having accepted challenge to fight q
duel.
caucus OF the Democratic Senators was
held yesterday afternoon, at which 1t was unan-
imously resolved to vote for MIR. Thurman, OF
Ohio for President pro tenn. OF the Senate,
against Mr.. Carpenter, who is expected to re-
ceve the Republican nomination.
The Governor Of Missouri has ordered an cleo
ton in that State on the 26th of January foi
delegates to a State Constitutional Convention.
V. ". Smith, who claims to be Governor Of Ar.
KANSAS, has arrived in Washington.
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Now Adyerlisemen.s, To-aay.


Notice-Home for Aged Women
Scrbner's Monthly
Dissolution of partnership-Hukill 4 Walrayen
Bowman's Brevites
Election nDtice-Flrst National Bank
Mott. e-Masonlc Hall Co
Wanted-Woman for general h7usework
ElectioR notiee-NatioEal Bank of Delaw lie
Found-Pecket book containing money
Organs-Robt len x Bro
Sailing days--American Line
slmaruba Bitters-E McInall, Jr, Bresity
Boots and shoes-Turner u Co. Brevlty
City Laundry-Brevity N.Nl
Carpets shaken-Ferry, BreviIy.
Hardware-W II Bilany
Driving gloves-J P d tighten, Breviiy
Coatings-Bayne, Brevity
Oysters-Fullmer's, Brevity
Underwear-C Morgan Brevlty
Fine ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Co, Brevity
Felt hats-Dubell, Brevity
Prtmera cigars-Singles Son. Breyity
Sporting material-Hindle O., Brevity
Fine clothlng-Gouert. Bfeyity
Sewing machines-Grover Il Baker, Breylty
Cheap Furniture-Harman, Brevity
Whitman's confectlons-Miss Maxwell, Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Matters at vfcksburg.

All continues quiet at vieksburg. An election
for new Sheriff has been ordered to take place
on the 2lst inst. Anderson Owen, who COM
manded the colored forces, states that Crosby,
the ex-Sheriff. ordered him TO come to the city
with all the armed men he could get, Crosby
giving Governor Ames as his authority for doing
80, Crosby himself said yesterday that the Coy
ernor and Attorney General advised him to call
posse to reinstate himself in Office, hut he de-
MES that he acted upon their advice, and that he
is responsible for the oolored advance on Vicks-
burg" despatch from jackson, Miss, says
that 15O were killed in Mondays fight. and that
4s we're buried on Wednesday III one field.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
FOURTH EDITION.
Maryland

LIBEL suIr nE1As AaAIssT tHE BALTIMORE AMER
ICAN.
BALTIMORE, Dec. IL.
Judge YaIlott, Of the Circuit Court from Bal
timore county instituted suit, yesterday, against
the Baltimore american for libel. The damages
were fixed at fifty thousand dollars for articles
criticising the action of the Baltimore County
Court for the release on insufficient bail of par
ties indicted for shop-lifting.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Ieaths.

ROBlNSON.-on the 9th INST, Mary W. Robinson,
eldest daughter of NJ A. Robinson.
The relatives and friends the fam ly are invited
to attend the funeral TO leave the residence OF her
mother. s05 W. Twelfth Street, SEVENTH day, 18th
inst, at O'Clock,
STEPHENSON the 9Th inst, San uel Stephen
son, In his 25th year.
Funeral Saturday afternoon, Dec, H. at O'Clock,
from SlT W. Seventh street. to proceed to Riverview
Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

ELM STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY School Con-
cERr.-The Concert of the Elm street Baptist
Sunday School, last night, was grand success,
the church not only being filled to its utmost
capacity, but large numbers being unable to
gain admittance. The manner in which the
music was rendered showed great perfection oI
the part of the school and reflected great credit
upon Mr.. Jahn II. Muhlhausen, the musical in
structor. J. II. Muhlhausen lead tie singing, and
Il. Muhlhausen presided at the organ. TIL.
programme WAS an admirably arranged one and
eicIted great applause in its performance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
s-tn New YORK. Dec. IL.
Gold, to-day, S1.i19s
LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS TO-DAY.
Furnished by Merrick, johnson A Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Sts.l
LONDON. 1890, P. NJ, Dec. H.
1865 ., 1861 1867's, 1091 Ten-fortes.
l04A New Fives of 1851, 1903; Erie Common
shares, 2494@25, American securities easier.
Erie firm.
FaASEronT. Dec. IL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
rne peninsula. Press ASSOCIATION.

From the GEORGETOWN Kescue.I
Tho Peninsula Press Association will hold
their next meeting in Wilmington Wednesday,
December 3O at which time it is earnestly de-
sired to have every newspaper on the Peninsula
represented. Much good to the Peninsula may
grow out OF this organization, and we hope that
the meeting will be well attended aud that mea-
sures will bs devised to make the Association
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
rne Boy Pomeroy Found Guilty.

The trial OF Pomeroy, the "boy hend," was
dered verdict OF murder in the first degree,
with recommendation to mercy. 1t will be re-
membered that Pomeroy, who il not yet l6 years
Of age, was indicted for the murder OF little
girl named Curran and little boy named Mil
Ter. He tortured the latter to death.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

burn, who has been called "the blind man elo
quent," lectures at Grace church on the 18th.
The New York Times thus speaks of him Mr..
Milburn, by his eloquence and pleasing man
ner, held the assembly mute and delighted for
about an hour. The Detroit Free Press has
this to say; The lecture in the multitude OF
thoughts suggested, in the beauty of it's presen-
tation, and the eloquence Of its orstory, as well
as vividness with which the impressions of the
sghtless lecturer given, is not within the
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Earthquake North

DISTINCT SHOCKS FELT IN NEW YORK AND CONNECT
...,. lCuT. .r D.. -
r.. New YoRK, Dec II.
A distinct earthquake shock was felt, last
night, in the upper part of the city along the
Harlem Road, along the Hudson and at Stam-
port Connecticut Families were aroused by
their beds shaking, crockery rsttlinE, DC.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
THIRD EDITION.
SEisso ourIs

CAPTURE OF COUNTERFEIT aioNEY-nEsPERArR RE-
sIsTANcE.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. IL.
Robert L. Wilmer and George Rankin were
arrested at St. Louis last hight, after desperate
resistance. Wilmer and g. $. Watts, who was
assisting the detective, were badly wounded.
Three Thousand dollars OF counterfeit money
were captured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

Soorr CHURCH LECTURE.-The lecture in
Scott NJ. E. Church, last evening, b, Rev. ]. H.
Caldwell, was not 30 largely attend :, as was de-
sired, but the lecture was Of the highest order.
being interesting and instructive. Those who
heard it were delighted At Its close Rev. j. Z.
Smith moved a vote of thanks to the lecture and
a unanimous rising vote WAS given. Rev. Mr..
Caldwell will also preach in Scott NJ Z. Church.
corner of 7th and Spruce sts, this evening,at IL
O'Clock. All are cordially invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Tiison-Reecher Suit.

PosTpoNEaTENr OF THE CASE TILL JANUARY.
New YORK, Dec. IL.
The suit OF Tilton against Beecher. for dana
ges, has been postponed till the first Monday OF
the January term,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
West Virginia.
GREAT FIRE AT THE CAPITOL.

GREAT FIRE AT THE CAPITOL.
CINCINNATI, Dec. IL.
4 fire In Charlestown, West Virginia, last
night, destroyed property valued at two hundred
thousand dollars, including the Mayors office,
engine house, issldtberts Hotel and number of
stores and dwellings,,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

A SUcoEssFu1. LAUNCH. The launch of three
masted schooner, Henry r.. Iilton, took place
from the Jackson Sharp Co.'s ship yard, yes-
terday, about II o'clock. At first the ship stuck
on the ways, but hydraulic pressure being ap-
Piled she soon slid of and nestled gracefully in
to the bosom OF the Christiana. This is one OF
the largest vessels ever built in Wilmington and
refects great credit upon the builders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

LOAN AssociA TIoNs.-The 84th monthly meet.
ing of the Star Loan Association was held, last
night, and $4,000 sold for 2, and S700 sold fol
21s and $500 sold for ~ per cent
At the monthly meeting of the Young Mems
Loan, last night 5000 sold for q per cent, and
the balance paid to Withdrawing shareholders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
The Financial Question.

The Senate Committee Finance had the
financial question under consideration yester-
day, but the members could not agree on sthe
point whether there would be time to secure the
enactment of bill on the subject at this sos
sion, even should they determine upon meas
ure.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
FIFTH EDITION.
King Kaiakua.

HIS EXPECTED ARRIVAL AT WASHINGTON ro-moR-
ROW.
..a.lr. 4.. WASHINGTON, Dec Il
The King of the Hawaiian Island will arrive.
tomorrow, and be received by an escort of ma
rines and by secretstares Fish, Belknap and
Robson. Next week he will be entertained at
Executive Mansion. h- .i'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

NEW MACHINERY RDERED.-John 3. Collins
& Co. have ordered the machinery necessary for
making jellies, but have not decided as yet
whether to put them at Lebanon, or &c their
drying house at Moorestown N. ].
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

The Welland Canal was closed for the season
yesterday by official order.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of South Caro-
lima has elected James A. Hoyt, of Anderson,
its Grand Master, to succeed Kershaw, who de-
cliued recollection.
In the South Georgia Methodist Conference,
in session at Savannah, a temperance resolution
was adopted yesterday by vote of II to 40.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

FIRE, LAST EvENINe.-About o'clock, last
evening, fire was discovered in the rear Of Dick
inson & Bros stables King street below 4th, but
age was done.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

HOME FOR AGED WoMEN.-A meeting of the
Society of the Home for Aged Women will be
held at the Home, Harrison street and pin
Avenue, tomorrow, (saturday,) afternoon, at
3 o'clock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
The Vice Presidents First Party

Vice President Wilson gave a dinner at Wash.
gton, last night. Among those present were
Chief Justice Waite, Sir Edward /. Thornton,
$ Seaker Blaine, Prof. Bonamy Price and several
journalists The Vice President purposes giving
during the winter series of dinners to promi-
nent public men and journalists
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

FINE CHRomos.-At Stidham's great sale oil
Chromos, to come off on Saturday evening, and
next week, every pictnre will be warranted az
represented or no sale. This sale Offers a
chance to get holiday presents at reasonable
prices
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Asw advertisements.

ENANCY BOX LOCKS, FEET AND
III handles for Christmas Boxes. Also, farni ure
and lining nails, brass and plated, or sale by
WIN. Il. BiLLaNY
214 Market Street. ilmingtou.
TN MAKING YOUR SELECTIONS FOX
l. Christmas do not fa'l to our stock OF goods
suitable for presents We have full line OF Skates,
Tool Boxes, Cutlery, Backing Boxes &C.
VIM. II. BilLANY,
nlA Market Street, Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

PHOSPHATE FACTORY AT KENNETT.-Itis rumor-
cd that phosphate factory is about to start in
Kennett A great deal Of opposition to it is ex-
pressed by the citizens.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

SPECIAL MEErINa.-A special meeting Of the
Board of Education will be held, this evening,
for the consideration Of the finances of the
Board.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

REPORT on TUE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHrNoros, Dec. IL.
Probabilities For the Middle States, gener-
lily clear and cooler weather, southwest or
'orth- east winds and slowly rising barometer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

DIssoLyrIoS. d Walrayen, hatters, Rt
422 Market street, have dissolved. Mr.. Hukill
retires, and Mr.. Walraven will continue the
business.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Commercial Reports.

Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. IL.
Cotton dull at Ia lie. Flour dull Penna.
Indiana and Ohio family, e5 5O@6 25. Wheat
dull red $1.21@1.23 amber, 81 2515@1.28 /;
white S1.S8@1.42. Rye firm Penua 81. Corn
rather quiet but steady yellow 8l@65c vest
ern mixed 81Q85c. Oats more active white,
67@6Sc mixed 65@66c. Whiskey firm at 81 %.
QUOTATIONS AT THE nRArDYwrsE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND aRAIN-ooBREoTED DAILY.
Family Flour Observation-Disclosures .t775g 8.75
Extra flour. .............-...-..., o.ouCd' 20
Supernne Flonr ..-.,,....f aiooq' o 70
Wheat, -....-....s........ izV
Corn New 75c
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

Court finally adjourned last night, after ses-
sion Of almost four weeks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11
Weather Record

Market dull and unchanged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-11

ACTION Br rHK couRT-I1sr OF APpRovALs AND RE-
JECTIoNs.