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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

MINISTERIAL LSoASDAL.-Yesterday, the Presby-
terry Of Chester met in the First Presbyterian
church of Phnnixville, at the invitation of the
Rev. JOS. W. Porter, pastor, for the purpose OF
Presbytery, based upon common rtnor, Affect
ing hIs standing as gentleman and christian
minister in the eyes OF the people forming his
congregation and the public generally.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

THE 'ODoRLEss' IN PHILADELPHIA The
committee from the Philadelphia Board OF
Health which recently visited Wilmington to iu-
spect the Odorless Excavating Apparatus, have
submitted their report to that body, setting
forth the advantages of the machine and recon-
mendng its adoption in that city. A resolution
has been introduced into the Board OF Health
looking to the acceptance of applications for Ii
cense from responsible parties.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
FOURTH EDITION.
England.
ANOTHER STEAMSHIP COLLISION.

LONDON, July 28.
The steamer Sunderland was sunk off Dun
genese, with fifteen of the crew, by collision
with the steamer Honkoto.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE

WAsHINdTONi July It,
Probabilities For the Middle States, partly
cloudy weather, with local rains, light and varia-
BILE winds, low temperature and no decided
change IN the barometer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Summer Resorts.
GEA VIEW HOTEL.

CEA VIEW HOTEL.
- Excursion House.)
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.
This house has been thoroughly renovated and
painted Large, airy rooms. Accommodations un-
surpassed Now open for reception of guests.
For rooms apply at the hotel or John Trenwlths
Bazaar, No. Ga Chestnut street.
JOHN TRENWITH, Proprietor.
THOMAS TRENWITH, Superintendent. 1yi5-1m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Financial

PRICE OF GOLD, TO-DAY.
New York, July 2S.
Gold, to-day IL. .0916.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
a RENADINES

WORTH 25 FOR 12iSc.
Lawns and Percaes reduced.
White ress Goods away down.
Muslins at lowest prices.
Linen Goods In great variety.
Boys and Mems wear very cheap.
Flannels selling al the lowest.
Side-band goods, all kinds.
Splendid assortment Calicoes.
Yard wide Grass Cloth 12kc.
Cribs is great bargain)
And the best Linen sui ings.
ALSO,
A splendid line of our choice makes OF Black Al
pacas Mohalrs and Brilllantines, now ready for in
spectlon and comparison.
JOHN MOORE CO.,
517 and 5l9 North Second Street, above Noble,
PHILADELPHIA.
myls-sm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
aleW Adrfrtisements.

A BEAUTIFUL BOSOM OR GLOSSY
~ Shirt Collar Is the result of using the Patent
Polishing Irons. For sale, with variety Of other
launLry irons by
NO. ss5 Eight Thirty-nvel Market st., below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
VNHE PATENT FLAT-IRON HOLDER
i has flexible metal st ps rlyeted to Its under
sides tn guard 1t from wear or burning thus giving
much greater durability to IL. For sale by
TRUMAN a SHAW,
No $50 (Eght ThirIy-nve) Market St., below Ninth,
Philadelphia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
TEMPERANCE HARVEST HOME,
NO REMEDY HAS YET BEEN FOUND THAT
CAN EQUAL THEM

They are perfectly pure snd entirely free from any
Injurious substances. So, 49,.
disease OF the lungs, liver and kidneys, this medl-
cine Ia Invaluable 1t is not only valuable tonic but
a valuable invigorator and purlner OF the ploou-
sE-Prce 800 per bottle. .s,,,..
and to give perfect satisfaction or the money Will DC
rafnnded by the druggist who sells them.
inyailds give them a trial and be convinced thst
as tonic OF Alternative other remedy can equal H.
Manufactured by - - rv,youyrpo n n
LEWIS, DEL.
20 Dieee mar17-n
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
PHILADELPHIA, July 28.
Cotton quiet 17@179s. Good flour firm, othe-
ers very dull supers, S3.50@S4.25 extras,
$4.500$5 25. Penna. extra family, So. 50G7. 25.
New wheat quiet +; red western, $1.25@l.30 ;
white, S1.40@1.52. Corn dull yellow, 84c.
Oats, 72@79c. Whskey 81.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwINE MILLS FOE FLOUR
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28
TeW advertisements.

WE NOW SELL TURKEY RUN LE-
w HIGH, which Is proved by three years expe-
rience 10 be equal for hardness and purity to any
Lehgh in the market, at schuykill prices. All who
have used IT, buy again
GEO. w. BUSH II SON French 81. Wharf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

II X d. SEEDS,
81 CONTR CTOR AND BUILDER,
Shop, Fourth Street, between West and Tatnall.
Residence Adams St, doors south OF Delaware
Avenue Estimates furr rlshed on all kinds Of work
and Jobbng carefully atten ed to at reasonable
prices 1y2S-1y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

CEA SHORE,
THE CHESTER COUNTY HOUSE,
Removed since last summer, is now one of the very
nearest to the Sea. 1t has been enlarged and much
improved and its patrons are assured OF cumforta-
BILE home. OPEN ALL THE YEAR.
jy9-o-sep1 ]. KEIM q SONS, Proprietors
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

pONDS AND STOCKS
FOR SALE.
1000 CITY PASSENGER RAILWAY BONDS.
1000 WILMINGTON CITY LOAN.
PASSAGE TICKETS TO EUROPE AT REDUCED
RATES.
Baltimore, Washington and Alexandria Branch Of
the Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad.
First Mortgage Six per cent. Gold Bonds.
We offer for sale $500 900 Of the above Bonds at 95
and accrued interest
The road is leased by the Baltimore and Ohio
Raroa Company, which contracts to pay the inter
est on the bonds and provide sinking fund suf-
fcient tn retire the same prior to maturity. GER
tincate to this effect is attached TO each Bond
The attention OF investors is called to the security
offered by these Bonds.
r. r. ROBINSON l. co.
BANKERS,
FOURTH AND MARKET STJtEEr-,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

- GERMANTOWN COTTAGE,
COR. TENNESSEE AND PACIFIC AVENUE,
ATLANTIC oITY, N. j.
MRS ]. W. DONNELLY.
Leave Cars at Central House. jys-1m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-28

-. - - -S---f te-1.. -. y
JOSEPH FOUT
- Sells
ENTERPRISE, HARLEIGH, LEHIGH AND
SHAWNEE COAL, AT sCHUYLKILL PRICES.
We try to excel all our neighbors in the prepara-
tion OF our Coal /; how far we have succeeded we
will leave our customers 10 say for us.
once, Orange and Water Streets.
apr1s-1yof JOSEPH FoUT,
G = So NUT, So 35 STOVE COAL,
pc screened and delivered by
WIN. J. BROWN
feb1S-1yof South Of Market Street Bridge
ST. 100000
GEO. S. GRUBB, BROKER,
All kinds of Stocks and Loans Bought and Sold on
Commission. Any amount of money raised on pro-
per security. Promissory notes a specially.
feb10-1y
T,HE MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK,
No, 4 WEST TdIRD STREET
Six per cent. interest. Open Tuesday and Satur
day evenings, and every day. A. II. GrimBhaw,
Treas. j. P. Wales, M. D., Pres't. John F. Miller,
Clerk. je2Ttf
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

DUrcn FLAT NJ. i. CHuRcH.-Services viii he
held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dutch
Flat every Sunday ut 10: 30 A.. M, and at PM.
Pnneo, Pastor.
NJ. f. CHURcH.-Rev Edward f. Dodge will
preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Au-
burn, every Sunday ut lam, The Sabbath
School will commence at 12 80, P NJ
CATHoLIc.-Rev. Father Kelly will hold Divine
service in the Catholic Church, in Auburn, every
third Sunday in each month, at the usual hour.
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

SOME SrArIsTIcs.-From the report of the
Assessor, for Revenue District, No. |. in Placer
county, filed with the County Clerk we CLEAN
the following statistical items The Assessors
Tor the other two districts did not file report
"hen the assessment is corrected by the State
Board of Equazation ard returned we will be
able to give the statistics for the whole county
In District the total valuation of all property
is -, 2si, 1876, divided as follows: Real estate.
Sl,3S6, l60. Personal property Ss95,576 The
number of acres of land is 17S, 34l; value of land
Sl,035, ,21l Improvements on land, 1928, 1856:
Value of town and city lots, S44, 199 improve
ments Oh town lots, SIC, ,965 Number of wagons
and other vehicles, $50; thoroughbred horses, 4:
American horses, 1852; Spanish horses, 5l9;
colts 400; American cows, ,427; Spanish cows.
I; calves, 947; stock cattle, 1000; beeves, lS0:
goats 2,675 graded sheep, 1872 common sheep,
80, 1885, lambs 10, $685. jacks and lennles, 8, mules
ll5; oxen, 76; hogs, 7.476 Value of water
bitches, $23,744; mining claims, S2S. 375; i'm
provements on mining claims, S22, 2,5i5 Rail
road rolling stock $l07, ,97S; telegraph, $40, 225
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25
A brilliant Record of Cures,

An American humorist tells us that it would
have been money in his pocket if he had been
born without a stomach, and then proceeds
to figure up the cost of chronic dyspepsia,
to which he is q martvr, and which he says it
is impossible to cure. On this point, " Josh
Billings" (for he is the party referred to- is
mistaken Unless his stomach differs from all
other dyspeptic stomachs, Hostetters Bitters
will cure him in less than three months. This
it would be safe to guarantee under any penalty
There are a few, a very few, actual specifics for
disease in existence, and Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters may be set down as one of them. In
cases Of indigestion it never fails. Persons who
had suffered for many years almost every con-
ceivable species of torture from this agonzng
complaint, have been permanently cured with
the Biters in six weeks. Hundred of such in
stances are on record, authenticated by the test-
mony Of prominent men in every walk Of life,
eminent physicians among the number. But
this celebrated vegetable preparation is some
thing more than stomachic and tonic. 1t is
also an Alternative of wonderful virtue In liver
complaint its effect is as direct and immediate as
that OF calomel or blue pill and far more saiu-
tary; and in all diseased conditions of the bowels,
notably in cases of constipation, its regulating
properties are in the highest degree serviceaole.
The new settlements in the west and all low-lylng
tracts of country infested with miasmatic exhala-
tons, SO fruitful at this season, OF the various
types of intermittent feyers, should be always
we'll stocked with this Incompatible chologre,
which will cure any case Of fever and ague III
period varying from three days to three or -four
weeks, according to tho violence of the complaint.
Nervous disorders which are always aggravated
by the adultered liquors usually prescribed by
phvscians, are readily cured by course OF this
admirable combination medicine, III which the
properties of stimulant, tonic aud Alternative
honpi,, bfarJa1
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

INTERESTING TO Teachers. AT the last meet
ing of the State Board of Education the maxi
mum per cent. required for third grade certih-
Gates was reduced from 70 to 60. At the same
meeting the required age for applicants was also
changed, allowing those over l6 years of age to
teach i'll the public schools, instead OF not
younger than Is. 1t was found that SWEET S
rigidity was so rigid to deprive the country of
a sufficient number of teachers to run our
schools. Something must be done to secure
more teachers in this State, it is evident of
which this is only the beginning,
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

A very rapid, safe and easy way to make mon
ey, is to procure territory to introduce the latest
useful invention that is wanted every day, by ev-
cry one, everywhere, who has family, full
sized Sewing Machine with Table and Treadle
for only $40 that does the same work as a ma
chine you would pay $50 for; rapid, smooth and
firm, makes seam so strong the cloth Will tear
before the stitches rip apart. Eight new attach
ments for all work and the improved Button
Hole Worker used by us only. Agents need on
ly show them in operation to sell IN every house
they enter $50 and upwards cleared daily by
smart agents. No such machine was ever Of
fered at any such price. 80, 900 sold last year,
100, 900 frmiles use them Demand increasing
every day where they become known. Minis
ters judges, lawyers, editors, machinists, tail
ors ETC., recommend them as perfect. Rights
given free to first applicants. If there is no
agency in your place, write for 1t, or buy ma
chine for your family or relation, there IS L,
none better or so cheap. Machines sent sent to all
parts of the country on receipt OF $40. Read
advertisement beginning 1850 saved IN every
family in another part of this paper Address
the Proprietors, Robert ] Muligan Co., 55f
Canal ST. Now York moo -f4-iyf
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

few weeks ago certain lady, accompanied
by her big boy, paid visit to family, friends
of theirs, in this town, in which there is most
charming girl, whose cheeks wear the rosy tint,
and her lips the dewy nectar of eighteen Sum
mers. AS might be expected, the friendship
existing between the young folks, by this con
slant association, soon ripened into q fondness
for each others society, which, being mutual,
was, of course, enjoyed by the twain at every
opportunity. On the evening preceding the
contemplated departure of this mother and son
from the home of their friends to that of their
own, this happy pair sat in The parlor, much
enraptured by each others presence that they
failed to notice the clock when it pointed to their
usual hour of retiring The old folks, as was
their habit, had tucked themselves away some
time before, but when the young mans mother
awoke, as she supposed, early in the morning
and thought of the morrow's trip, she called out:
Come, Adolphus, you had better go to bed
You know you have to get up early in the morn
ing" This unexpected interruption completely
knocked the wind out Of Adophus sails who
for over an hour, had been laboring with all his
might to get up sufficient courage to say the
word on which hung his fate, aad it is no Won
der he somewhat irritably replied, "1d like to
know who's doing this, you or ~
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

HYDRoGL .ssrc HARMoNIoA.-Our worthy
townsman, DR.. f. Nj. Todd, who bv the way. is
noted as a musical genius, being the author of
some most excellent and popular productions
in that line, has recently, we understand in
vented, not exactly instrument, but new
way of producing the most charming parlor
music. The invention, as all inventions are
when understood, is very simple Ii consists of
common table glasses, one for each note on the
scale, each filled with water to such depth as
will cause it, when thumped upon to produce
The note required, the tone being regulated by
the amount of water; the less the water in the
glass the higher the note, and the more water
the lower the note. 1t is said that by this sim
pie arrangement the Doctor, by means of little
sticks, with which to touch the glasses, pro-
duces most excellent music. As for the name
we have taken the liberty to apply to this in
vention, some may object; but the harmony
is produced by the use of water and glasses,
we could think of nothing more appropriate by
which to designate it than a simple Hydroglassic
Harmonica.
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
THURSDAY, July Is, 1874.

THURSDAY, July l6, 1874.
Assessment of t. S. Ewing, (Dist /, )equalzed
by adding thereto the sum of SO, 900 solvent debts.
Assessment of j. Z. Fowler, equazed on the
statement of the Assessor for Revenue District
No l. by adding thereto the w u of S W a
and the NE 4 of sW Z. of section 10, Township
IL, range I, containing 120 acres valued at S24o,
and improvements valued at 5000
Assessment of Peter Fatterber, .equalized on
statement of Assessor District, No. l, by adding
thereto fraction of Section SO, Township IA,
range 5, and containing 80 acres, valued at $500,
and improvements valued at $l00
Assessment of Powell Lip equalized on state
ment of Assessor District, No. /, by adding
thereto fraction of n ;. OF section 6, Township
y, range s. containing 293 acres, and valued Mt
81 800, and improvements at $l00
Assessment of James Tentf, on his own petition
equazed by reducing the amount assessed to
him as solvent debts secured by mortgage from
S35 900 to S25, 900
FRIDAY, July II, 1874.
There being no other business the Board pro-
ceeded to compare the Records in the Auditors
Office with the assessment rolls, in regard to un-
satisfied mortgages, and finding discrepancies in
number of cases, ordered the Clerk to notify
the parties to appear on or before the 9th inst.
and show cause why their assessment shoald not
be equalized to agree with the records
1t appearing that Patrick Purcell had escaped
assessment, the Assessor District, No. l, was
ordered to assess the property Of F. Purcell, and
enter the same on the assessment roll.
SATrRDAY July Is 1874
The assessment of the Georgetown, Cave Val
ley and Auburn Turnpike having been referred
to the State Board, an opinion was received
from said Board to the effect that said assess
ment is Illegal it was ordered that the same be
equazed by reducing il to Sc, 600, being the cash
value of half the bridge aud that part of the road
lying in this county.
The assessment of the Green Emgrant Mining
property equazed on petition of c, IL. Selma
bel from 81 900 to SIS 600.
TUESDAY. July u, 1874.
On petition of j. L. Jordon, the assessment of
Chas, Greitman was equalized by striking from
the roll $500 assessed rs mortgages, the same
having been settled.
On motion Of James Moore the assessment of
J. A. Colburn was equalized, by reducing the
same in the sum of 81, S35
On petition of J. H. Mitchell the assessment
of Elizabeth j. Atkinson was equalzed 10y re-
ducing the same in the sum of $3.50
On petition of Robt Gordon the assessment
of the Auburn Gold Mining Companys proper
ty was equalized, by reducing the same in the
sum Of 81 ,529.
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

FATAL ACADEMIA woodchopper from Pine,
says the Sacramento Union named John Savage,
left Sacramento for his home on the evening
train on Friday. He was quite intoxicated at
the time. The train arrived at Roseve at 10,
and it is presumed that Savage jumped off to get
drink, and in trying to get on again fell under
the wheels The accident was known to no one
till O'Clock the next morning, when the down
train came along. The engine and several cars
of this train passed over the man, when the train
stopped, and one of the passengers in strollng
about discovered the body. DR.. Taylor, JUS
tce of the Peace of the township, had the body
moved to the platform and telegraphed to Cor
oner Sweet, at Auburn, who came down and
held an inquest on the body Saturday afternoon
The verdict was in accordance with the facts we
have rected. reporter of the Onton VISITED
Roseville and ascertained that both the legs had
been severed from the body, the right arm mao
been cut off and a large hole made in tn r'ght
side, below the ribs. There was also fiesn cur
extending from the nose to the roots OF the mar
and a small hole in the right temple evidently
made by the head striking one of the protrudine
nails in the platform. The deceased was appa-
fently about Al years old: The body was III IN
terred at Roseville Saturday afternoon. Inc
coroner examined quite number OF witnesses
out was unable to find any one who knew his
nativity, or how long he had been in this sect'oi
+" the country
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

FRUIT DRYING.-From all parts of the State,
and especially from the foot-hill counties, come
reports of the mcst abundant fruit yield ever
known. The extreme perishable nature OF fruit
taken ia addition to the fact that but few are
prepared to preserve the overpus, is ground
for the assertion that hundreds of thousands OF
dollars worth will rot this year beneath the trees
on which it grew. thorough and economical
system for preserving fruit would save all this,
and none so far introduced seems to give more
general satisfaction than the patent fruit dryers
To can crop of fruit, amounting to hundreds
OF tons would be next to impossible, and as it
cannot all be marketed fresh, it must be dried or
lost To dry these large crops by the sun is tedi-
Gus and expensive, therefore the demand for ma
chinery. People now are discouraged from going
into the fruit business extensively, because they
say the market for fresh fruit is glutted, and the
means at hand for curing are too expensive and
imperfect This, to a certain extent, is true,
but an economic fruit dryer established in each
fruit district in the State, would change this con-
diton of things, and give an impetus to the fruit
growing business, which would soon place 1t
where it must soon come-the next industry
to wheat-growing on the coast. we nave
referred to the Alden Dryers. Further informa-
ton assures us they, in point of excellence, are
all we claimed for them, but they are too ex-
pensve for the ordinary farmer. The American
Dryer which can be bought for from one to two
hundred dollars, though not doing SO much
work, is said to do the work as well III every re-
spect, and for raisens is said to be superior, to
the Alden. Some energetic citizen having the
interest OF the country, and welfare Of the peo-
ple at heart, could do no act which would result
so much to their benefit, and his credit, as to
buy and erect one of these dryers in our MIDST.
There would not be much for it to do now, but
the way the farmers would go to setting out fruit
| trees and raisep grapes would be astonishing
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

Nor So.-We are duly commissioned and au-
thorized to state that the story which has been
going the rounds this last week, about certain
professional, of our town, becoming so oppressed
from the effects of Soils caloric, etc, as to mis-
take the voice of Mr.. Lpsetts parrot for that of
certain old lady for whom he has Weakness
(who owns considerable property in the deusion,
standing the street-corner with his eyes turned
up like a duck in a thunderstorm, and empty
ing himself of all the soul-stirring ordinations
he contained expressive of his admiration for
her. thus divulgng some of his betrothal vows is
emphatically denied by the injured party. But
provided it was true, is there not question as to
who the rub is on? Some think it is on the
parrot,
The Placer herald., 1874-07-25

ALFALFA.-So far as farmers have sown alfalfa
in this section of the country, the result has
proved most satisfactory. We know of some
pieces in ami near, town that two crops have
already been cut from this year, which give fair
promise for a third as heavy and good in quality
as either of the others. Captain John Sawyer
has about two acres on his place, which was sown
with alfalfa seed and barley mixed, on the twenty
fourth of last March. Some time ago he har-
vested nearly four tons of the mixed crop. This
so discouraged the barley roots thst they refused
to send out any more shoots, but the alfalfa
seemingly infused with renewed strength began
at once to grow again, and as if it were exertlne
itself to make up for loss time, has already at
tanned second growth that would yield, were it
harvested to-day, from a ton to ton and halt
to the acre. It's growth in favorable localities IN
these foothills seems to be spontaneous, and the
amount of feed that can be produced from very
small piece of ground sown down with alfalfa is,
in a measure, astonishing. Every farmer would
find few acres of this production valuable ad-
junct to his other crops.