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The Cavalry Controversy.

The claim for superiority put forward by
Colonel Bracket in favor of American over
British cavalry is not likely to be acquiesced
in by our transatlantic cousins. Indeed, al
ready skirmish line of Britishers has dashed
at the Colonel in gallant STYLE without wait
ing for supports, and unless the champion of
american horsemanship fixes himself we'll in
his saddle he is likely to come to grief It is
always q dangerous thing to attempt to deal
with wide question in paragraph, and
Colonel Bracket has fallen into the grave
error, for scientific writer, of generalizing
on insufficient information. We will not
accuse the Colonel of being unacquainted with
the history of the British army, but his
information on the special subject of
British cavalry seems to be drawn solely
from Nolan's work on that arm. Men &C.
quainted with military literature know that
while Great Britain has produced some
good cavalrymen, Mitchell and Nolan stand
almost alone as writer's on cavalry subjects
Both officers wrote at period when the army
through heightened peace had deteriorated
and the cavalry that swept like an iron torrent
over the fields of the Peninsula and closed q
gallant series of services at Waterloo had
degenerated into mere parade troops. The
scathing attacks Of Nolan were directed
against system Of organization and arma-
ment which has in great part been altered in
accordance with his suggestions, which were
based on common sense. But though all
this is admitted, and even though all the de-
fects denounced by Captain Nolan still con-
tinued, they would not furnish sufficient
ground for the sweeping statement put
forward by Colonel Bracket. The su-
periority of one body of cavalry
over another does not rest on
any single advantage Of organization, but
must depend on concurrence of advantages
which leave decided superiority after q
general balance has been struck. The ques-
ton of horses, arms, officers and the greater
or less skill with which troops are used must
greatly influence the value of cavalry. It is
even possible that the same corps may differ
widely in value under the leadership of differ
ent men. 1t is therefore, evidently unsound
reasoning on the part of Colonel Bracket to
say that, because our cavalry ride better than
the British, therefore it is in every respect
superior Suppose some Britisher were to
say that because the Indians of the parnpas
ride better than the United States soldiers
therefore they were better cavalryi Such
deduction would be evidently illogical, and
would certainly not be well received by Ameri-
cans. Besides it is not at all clear that the
charge of bad horsemanship brought against
the British is well founded. Had Colonel
Bracket ever ridden across country with an
Irish pack or tried the stone fences of Leices-
tershire perhaps his estimate of British horse
rnanship would be modified. The British
have the reputation, well earned, of being the
boldest horsemen in Europe. Had Colonel
Bracket confined himself to the statement
TINT the system of balance riding pzact'sed Oh
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A LUCKY Hrr FOB Mr.. CHApMAN-The lit
tie circumstance through which Mr. Chapman,
chief Of one of the bureaus of the Internal
Revenue Department at Washington, over
hauled two of the holders in this city of a
considerable portion of those seventy five thou
sand dollars in Treasury warrants recently
stolen from said Washington bureau. Some
interesting developments are expected in the
unravellipg of this little affair,
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far more than average talent, and, therefore,
We trust that Senator Conkling may be
nominated and confirmed immediately.


Cracking the Nut.
Mr. Stanley writing from Elmina, gives
an account Of the Innovations of the English
which is not very fattering to British tact.
They have not succeeded, It seems, in win
ming the tender regard Of Their newly acquired
subjects, who still have strong affection for
the colonial Dutchman. It Is q very natural
feeling, We presume, that race of semi
civilized barbarians, who have learned to re-
spect what Mr.. Stanley in substance describes
in the HERALD this morning as the mild rule
of commerce, should vince and grow restless
under domination whose u1timatum is mill
tary conscription-an obligation which COM
pels them to fight against their former friends
Aand allies But the most interesting feature
Of the letter is ''thscomposition'' of one Eckra
'Quanim. to whom WAS assigned the rather
delicate task Of proceeding to the Ashantee
camp-where ambassadors, are generally be-
heatled-as the bearer OF . letter which
contained overtures of peace from the British
Ministry. Eckra did his dutyyas he declares,
and presented the despatch to General Anon
quatiah, renowned Ashantee chieftain.
Amonquatiah was requestedsto retire "'behind
the ,Pra," and the letter permitted him two
tweeks in which to execute this important
movement. IF he complied Her Generous
Majesty the Queen, who had noble heart,
would pay the expenses Of the war and all
would be well. Farley followed The "big'
oath" was sworn; but the patriotic Anon
quatiah was obdurate. There could be no
peace for the Ashantee, for had he not regis
tered VOW to drive the white man away?
Quanim ventured to suggest that Cancellation
would be an opportune measure; but the
chief frowned and said, 'Wlll you be silence?"
Thereafter the ambassador was silence on pain
of decaptation. Bush fighting supervened,
and Quanim, who had q furnishing pair Of
legs, put them to their proper use and finally
cast anchor in the hollow of friendly tree.
His diplomatic ability saved him from GER
tain death, and he returned to Ell
NINA, where Mr.. Stanley obtained the
literary curiosity which we publish as incor-
porated in his letter. That this proposition
of the English is humiliating, no person who
has ever dealt with savages can for moment
deny. Treaties, stipulntions of any sort, COM
promises or concessions are always regarded by
barbarians as an evidence of weakness on the
part of those who make the tender. But we
suppose the Peace Society or the Quakers Of
Exeter Hall had certain influence over mild
Mr.. Gladstone, and that the formaity Of
sending Quanim was considered necessary.
Now that this effort 'sto avert bloodshed'' has
failed, nothing remains to the brilliant young
British commander but to march on Coomas-
sic with his nine thousand strong, reduce the
capital and bring to an end the protracted
struggle on the Gold Coas., which has cost
England 80 many lives and so much national
dishonor. What is worth doing at all is worth
doing well.
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The GERMAN GOVERNMENT Policy on the
Papal question has excited feeling Of public
uneasiness in France and Rome. Considering
the cause the consequence is quite natural and
reasonable, for the Italian royalty may find
itself very seriously agitated should the French
and the Teutons commence toquarrel over the
claims of tina Vatican.
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Despottsm in the French Assembly.
It is quite manifest that the men now in
power in France are resolved that in the work
of reconstruction which is occupying the
attention of the Assembly no opening will
be left for the return of the Commune. In
their excessive dread of the Reds the majority
in the Assembly reveal q conservatism which
verges closely on the despotic. bill is now
before the Assembly providing for the ap-
pointment of mayors by the government.
This bill aims serious blow at the Republic.
It seeks to revive the system which prevailed
under the Empire. 1t is therefore bitterly
opposed by all true republicans. On Satur-
day an amendment to the bill, requiring that
the mayors should be chosen from among the
members of municipal councils, was offered
first by the Left and then by the Left Centre
but it was voted down in the first instance by
majority of five, and in the second instance
by q majority Of fourteen. The bill, it may
now be taken for granted, will be passed in
precisely that form which the government is
pleased to give it. AS under the Empire, so
under what is called the Republic, mayors
will not be elected by the people, but ap-
pointed by the government. This is centrai-
cation in one of its most vicious forms. The
Republic has ceased to be fact. 1t is now
only q name. But throughout France repub-
-hcanism is live and strong and, notwith-
standing this despotism and in spite of the
monarchy which the Assembly is bent on re-
storing, the Republic will reappear. Despite
all apparent reaction the cause is advancing
and time is working in its favor.
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Fifth avenue and Twenty third street-HUMrTY
DUMPTY ABROAD, at As p. NJ closes ut 10 45 p NJ.
Mr.. q. L. Fox.
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FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE.
Twenty-eghth street and Broadway.-MAN AND WIFE
at5P NJ closes at 10 80 r. NJ Mr. Harkins. Miss Ada
Dyas
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WOODS MUSEUM,
Broadway corner Thirteth srreet-JACK ROB1NSON'S
MONKEY at r. NJ. closes at 80 Z. Nj ACROSS THE
CONTINENT at SIP. NJ. closes AT IL r. NJ. o. ID. Byron.
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lMUsEMEsTs THIS EVENING.

METROPOLITAN THEATRE,
No 5S5 Broadway. -VARIETf ENiEhrAiNMENI. at
- P. NJ closes at 10 30 T. NJ
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NfBLO's GARDEN,

NTBLO's GARDEN,
Broadway. between PRINCE ana n Houston streets =
ROMEO JAFFIER JENKINS, at 3 +. NJ THE BELLIES
or THE KITCHEN at ?. NJ. closes at 10 .SU p. NJ.
Vokes Family. Mr.. Lefingwel-
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WALLACK'S THEATRE,
Broadway and Thirteenth street-MONEY, at 8 p NJ. =;
closes at III 10 r. NJ Mr. Lester Wallack MISS Jefreys
Lewis
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BOOTHS THEATRE,
Sixth avenue and Twenty third street-LA FEMME DE
FEu. ct As r. NJ closes IL P. NJ. Mrs J. b. Booth
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OLYMPIC THEATRE
broadway, between Houston and Blocker streets -
VAUDEVILLE and NOVELTY ENTERTAINMENT, at
r. NJ closes at IL p NJ
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ROBINSON HALL,
Sixteenth sreet.-THE PICCANINNIES, at 8 p. NJ. and
p. NJ
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BRYANT>S OPERA HOUSE.
Twenty third street. of sixth avenue.-CJNDER-
ELLA IN BLACK. NEGRO MINsTkELsY, &c, at p.
~ closes at 10 p NJ
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Balm HALL,
Great Jones street and Lafayette place.-PILGRIMS
PROGRESS. at p NJ closes at Z. NJ.
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TONY PASTORS OPERA HOUSE,
No Dol Bowery.-yARIETY ENTERTAINMENT, at r.
N. closes at ii T. NJ
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BROOKLYN PARK THEATRE.
opposite City Hall. Brooklyn-KIT; OR, THE ARKAN
shs TRAVELLER. at p N closes at 10 40 Z. NJ +. S
Chanfrau.
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BOWERY THEATRE
Bowerv-SCOUTS OF THE SIERRAS, at p. NJ; closes
at II P. NJ. Mr.. !. Frank Payne
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
Eencas nnd Fencing.

Taking the returns of the National Agricultural
Department for our data we find that Delaware
has 936, $40 acres Of land, enclosed by ,028 662
rods az fence, which is valued 1T 81, ,228274 OF
this fence fifty per cent. is common worm Or
sssnske fence forty five post and rail, and five
per cent. of other kinds. OF the openings in
these fences twenty-five per cent are closed by
gates, and seventy-ive by bars. The average
cost of the worm fence per rod is placed at one
dollar and that of the post and rail at one dollar
and thirty three cents, and nailed board fences
the same, they being counted with common NOR
ticed post. In this calculation Of values hem
lack boards are counted twenty-seven dollars pei
thousand and split rails at sixtyfiye dollars pei
thousand pieces. isf6 4eNf
Each one hundred acres averages 625 rods OF
fence at an average cost of one dollar and twen-
ty cents per rod. The annual repairs and depre
citation are counted at six per cent.on the value
Taking the country at large the highest average
per hundred acres of enclosed land is in Rhode
Island where it requires one thousand, and the
lowest in Louisiana where they get along witt
four hundred
Taking the total return as basis it will be
found that each dollars worth of live stock re-
quires q dollars worth of fence to keep it il
place. and that there is but little difference be-
tween the value of our fences (nationaD and the
interest bearing debt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
MR.. BEECHERs STATEMENT AND DE-
FENCE

Mr. Beechers whole statement, his cross-ex-
animation, and the papers accompanying both
are in their entirety quite beyond our ability to
print We gave yesterday, part of the statement
and to-day we add some of the more important
features of the remainder. These will give our
readers fair idea of Mr.. Beeohers defence, aud
enable them to form a Judgment upon it.
In fact, Mr.. Beecher has now done no more
than he did at first. He has simply denied, pos
itiyely earnestly, and particularly, the charges
against him. But he has accompanied his denial
with full explanation of all the circumstances
surrounding the case. He has described how
and why he did and said and wrote the things
which seemed to lend likelihood to Tilton's accu-
sstions. His narrative is clear, earnest and di-
rect. 1t wears the air of candor and sincerity
To our mind it is the truth.
Thus far, after the prodigious mass of matter
relating to this nasty charge-this false and
cruel charge, as We believe-nothing has really
served to sustain it but the strange expressions
In Mr. Beecher's own letters, and the admissions
OF Mrs. Tilton. But these last Mrs. Tilton her
self declares were false they were compelled
from her by her husband and in addition to
the fact that testimony thus extorted under du-
ress carries no weight, the conclusion is COM
pulsory that Mrs. Titon's actions have been 80
extraordinary that her evidence amounts to very
little except where its truth is otherwise sus-
tanned. As to the letters, and the famous 'con-
fession," Mr.. Beecher now explains them all.
He tells what he referred to in them, and des-
cribes the condition OF mind under which they
were written-all of which is needed, iu order
that we may fairly judge their import.
Beyond these, we shall, Of course, dismiss the
swarm Of scandal mengers who have hovered
around the case with hearsay evidence, eager to
detail the stories that they had picked up con-
corning it. Even Moulton, the ''mutual fiiend, ="
who professed to know 80 much, and threatened
80 loudly, now displays himself as fit partner for
Tilton in the conspiracy against Mr.. Beecher, a
person not only to be doubted, but one not to be
believed. II his evidence we're of an important
character, we might be embarrassed with him,
but in reality, he adds nothing of weight to the
charges
As it appears to come, then, to question OF
yeracity, we choose TO believe the statement of
Mr.. Beecher II nothing further appears
against him, we conclude that his full and
bold account is true one. As between the
charges Of Tilton and the denial of Mr.. Beech
er, it is impossible to take the former All his
useful life, his greatness of heart, bis nobility
Of character, his good works amongst men, for
bid that we should think of believ-
ing nasty slander uttered against
him by Tilton and Woodruff, and
which, after all this investigation, proves to be
unsupported by any evidence worthy of respect
Mr. Beechers eimnle deuial would he anonot
but his circumstantial relation is ample.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
RULES FOR TRAVELLERS ON WESTERN
STEAMBOATS,.

hccorulng 10 rradluon, one OF the standing
notices in California hotels in the early days,
ran thus =" Any man taking off his boots in
the psrlor of this hotel will be shot" Like Buck
Fanshawe, in Mark Twain's legend the Pioneers
were all for peace they couldn't stand any dis
turbance, and go they told the traveller plainly
at the outset what the customs of the place were
and what was expected OF him. Something in
the same spirit the western papers, in view of
recent calamity on the Ohio river, are giving
steamboat travellers some useful hints as to the
manner of conducting themselves on the water
highways. The rules have especial reference to
disasters, which they seem to regard as more
likely to happen than not, and they treat the
topic in cool-blooded way which may be CRATE
ful to Western nerve but which would be rather
horrifying to more sensitive people. Thus, the
Cincinnati Times says: "When steamboat
sinks, go to the hurricane roof that portion Of
the craft is seldom covered with water" Sound
advice, no doubt, and we are bound to believe
honestly meant, but how many people are there
who know what Hurricane roof is and is it
not evidently place not intended to be gone
to n But it is the manner of this rule which
we especially refer to: /" When steamboat
sinks is as business-like as :" any man taking
of his boots'
Again sin case OF fire, proceed at once to the
iaekstaff that is always the last thing to burn.
This, we presume, is on the supposition that the
traveller must stay on the burning deck though
all but he fed, II the jack-staff we're in the water,
we should stay proceed" to it; not otherwise,
nor even if its security was even
better assured than is here intimated.
Still another of these "Rules" strikes our fancy
lin case of explosion you either know that a
thing has occurred, or you don't" (most true).
'If you have escaped injury, the safest plan is to
remain where you are until you have opportuui-
ty to collect your thoughts" Bnt suppose you
have been blown up into the air? 1t is plain
under those circumstances you cannot 'remain
where you are" and it ia probably equally the
fact that you cannot 'colect your thoughts un.
der those conditions. We fear, after all, that
these rules are not practical. 1t may be that
since the time "Panurge" was caught in storm
at sea no passenger thrown on his own resources
ever went through such an exceptional expert
ence with coolness and deliberaton. All thes,
rules are of little value, but discipline and firm
ness on the part of officials are of every value
Let the craft be well appointed and well officer
ed and all will be done that can be done. PAM,
quickly subsidies when it secs that every precau
ton is being taken, and in the presence of sterr
and incorporating authority though, TO b,
sure, in how many cases out of hundred wher,
vessels meet with disaster, is there any sort o
discipline, order, and good management show
by those in command
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15

The appearance of Mr. Geo. Alfred Townsend
as tho reporter of the wonderful Moulton, and
the depository Of the Tilton marital correspond
ence, has given occasion for general express
sion showing what the public opinion of Town
send is. One newspaper remarks that that " it
is a very fortunate thing that Townsend is &c
well known, for there might be a few of the
great multitude of readers who, were he moi
KNOWN would be led to attach some impoi tance
to his misstatements.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
Sperial guttfes.
The Foliage OF June

Casts golden-green shadows for the benefit of way
farers and for purposes which ornamental as well
as useful. And e. hRINGHURST & CO., what OF
them ? Why, their SODA WATER, of course pure,
sparkling, invigoratlng refreshing and as cold as
Ice can make IL their rich syrups carefully pre-
pared from the juices of the various fruits repre-
sented in combination with the best white sugar.
Their medicinal waters on draught comprising those
from the High Rock, Geyser and Excelsior Springs
at Saratoga also Kissengen and Vichy Waters are
highly esteemed and in great demand. The purity
OF the water, the lusclousness of the fruit and
cream syrups and the value derived from the medi-
cinal spring waters are few of the many things
which have made their store on MARKET STR EET
la this city.
LfppincotEs Cold Sparkling Soda Wa
ter,
And choice fruit 81 rHps or soda cream. open for
the season, at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE
Front and West street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
BALTIMORE g. POTOMAC r. R.

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON THROUGH
LINE.
ON AND AFTER JUNE 2srH, 1874,
Trains will leave Wilmington In connection with
the Baltimore Potomac r. r., as follows:
Leave Wilmington 2.0a, A. NJ. Arrive Washington
6.13, A. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington 1902, A. M. Arrive Washington
2.40, p. M, city time.
Leave wilmington 1885 P. M. Arrive Washington
4.03, p. M, city time.
RETURNING:
Leave Washington s.as A. NJ, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 12.4O, p. M.
Leave Washington $50 P. M, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1914, p. M.
Leave Washington 9.0s, P. NJ, city time. Arrive
Wilmington 1.10, A. NJ.
Local Trains leave Baltimore 70o and $50,
A. M, 4.10, 7.4O 9.lb, P. M. Arrive Washington
S.95, 1910, A. M, 5.bb, 9.25, and 1l.0s p. M
Leave Washington 800, 11b5 A. NJ, $40, 1865, p.
NJ. Arrive Baltimore s.55, A. NJ, 12b, ba1, s.4s p.
M. K. L. DUBARRY,
Ed. 5. YOUNG, General Pass. Ag't. febqs-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
Testimony.

cheerfully give this testimony to the public that
Mrs. Fosters Blood Purifier and letter Ointment
cured me:
was afflicted for many years with disordered
blood troublesome and Obstinate tetter Of the
skin and swelling of the glands of the neck, which
was the occasion Of prolonged suffering and ex-
pense
consulted eight OF the most prominent phys-
clans in the city and used their medicine long time
without receiving any permanent relief on the
contrary getting worse, till finally almost despair
ing OF hope, / was Induced to try Mrs. Fosters
Blood Purifier, which was recommended to me as
being certain cure for my disease. 1t was the
turning point in my case after using two bottles
Of The Blood Purifier In connection with the letter
Ointment, the swelling ceased, the eruptions disap-
peared and now am entirely and effectually cured.
II further information is desired concerning my
case call at my residence.
THOs. SCOTT
1880 Claymont Street, over 1lth Street Bridge.
can testify to the efficacy OF Mrs. DR. Fosters
blood Purifier and Tetter Ointment for disease OF
the blood and skin.
used 1t short time with happy effect, having
suffered chronic affection of the blood and skin
for long time without procuring relief by using
other remedies, but now am thoroughly cured and
can recommend these remedies to others afflicted in
similar way.
j. B. EASTBURN,
Pleasantyille,
| New Castle County. Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
Warm WaalI,er,

When the mercury hovers in the vicinity OF 80 de-
grees people become much interested In the ther-
mometers and notice every variation Of the tenn
perature- An extensive variety of instruments Of
this kind, at moderate prices, may he had of
E. BRINGHURST d CO.,
Corner 9Th and Market Streets,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15

The World calls the Chicago Tribune " a
miracle Of fatulent indecency. ."-Phtlddd Star.
The Sta" does the Chicago paper injustice the
World referred, not to the Tribune itself, but to
Geo. Alfred Townsends disgusting mess Of stuff
sent to the latter paper.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-15
SeasonabIe.

During this sweltering weather every one should
be familiar with the value OF GOOD TOILET POW
DER in preventing and removing excoriatons,
channgs, irritabity and moistness Of the skin. A
large assortment of the finest quality Of French,
English, and American manufacture for sale by
E. BRINGHURST d CO.,
Apothecaries,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.