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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
MORBID IMPULSE.

The Workings of the spirit of man very often
repel analysis. They "defy augury." Appar-
entity simple in principle, they are yet in their
endless changes and ramifcations 30 complex
and involved that is impossible to predicate ex-
actly what any individual will do under certain
circumstances. Not only 80, but the problem is
considerably intensified by the fact that the in
dividusl himself does not know. He is as blind
and dumb as any of the lockers on. Only after
the fact are we wise, and then we do not know
a great deal Before the fact we cannot tell
what may happen, and afterward much of it is as
great a puzzle as ever. Who could have
dreamed that respectable clergyman could
filch books from q bridesmaids counter? and
when it is unhappily proved, who can ex-
plain why he did it? 1t must be observed
that we do not unite with the sneering crowd in
the belief that this unfortunate minister was no
better than other people of loose morals; that he
wanted the books in question and so took them,
trusting not to be found out. The lifelong char
acter Of Mr. Coombs forbids the idea that he was
a thief as that term is generally applied, aud the
fearful nature of his self-punishment emphasizes
the denial Thieves are not given to such nice
ty OF conscience that they kill themselves when
detected in crime. In view of the fashionable
pilfering lately 30 common, it is perhaps natural
that the claim Of 50 kleptomania" should be re-
ceiyed with some incredulity, but we should en-
deavor to be just. 1t would seem to be altogether
certain that the Washington clergyman was
overborn, by some morbid impulse, the
enormity Of which he was perhaps not at the
time conscious of, but which he was at all events
unable to control, He was a man in good cir
cumstances and had no need to steal books
This is about the last kind Of property which
person would steal, because there are so many
opportunities of using books without ownership
E. Furthermore, Mr.. Coombs was known a liber
al and charitable man. He gave freely and il
all good ways. The money which he thus die
bursed would have bought hundreds of th
books that he appreciated. Is it possible to un
derstand the groupings of that beclouded spiri
when for the instant all self-restraint and all tn
safeguards which life of probity, charity, an
religion had reared around him fell away, and Ii
reached out the hand that 30 often had held th
Bible or been stretched in blessing over his cor
gregation, to commit crime Or afterward, whe
the spell had been removed and he saw himsel
as he supposed in mire Of wickedness, can W
imagine the agony of despair and remorse whic
impelled him to suicide? The picture it seen
to us, is awe-inspiring, too deep for any emotio
but that Of terror Oh the misery to be on
self and yet not master Of ourself Better to |
dead. And when these beastly elements in III
man nature overcome man who is in his tn
self a pattern and guide how shall we measul
the misfortune? Often man can control the
unworthy impulses, but sometimes he canno
and who shall say whose turn next it may be
be tried-and to fall
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
speftal agptires.
GrOsvenorss Improved BeIiadOnE
Plaster.

GrOsvenor,s Improved BeIiadOnHa
Plaster.
Capsicum Plaster,
Patent Lint,
Glass Nipple Shells,
St. Vincents Arrow Root,
Bowers Glycerne,
Turned Wood Boxes,
Nelson's Gelatine
Concentrated Glycerne,
Scherings Chloral Hydrate,
Tin Seidlitz Boxes,
Star Mills Paper,
Filtering Paper,
French Mustard plasters,
Eifervescng Granular Salts, (Kea hey 4 Mattlson's)
\ Cs Sugar coated Pills alll Granules,
AllcOk's Porous plasters
MOlers Cod Liver on,
Vinegar Bitters,
HOlloway's Worm CONNECTIONS,
Matthey Cayus Capsules,
Planters Capsules,
TaIrants Seltzer Aperient,
Henszeys Troches,
Browns Bronchial Troches.
Yankee Shaving soap,
Schetfer's Pepsine
Lows Lininent
Supplied to the trade at the lowest market rates
| by
E. BRINGHUR-T a co,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31


These are the most durable sad easily adjusted
Trusses ever offered TO the pubiie The spring is q
the best English Steel and completely covered with
Ceuloid, which protects and preserves 1t, while the
pad Is Of the same material.
Among the many great advantages OF the ellu-
lOd Truss, which will be at once appreciated by
those who have worn 1russes, are the following:
II ia imperviOus to water
II will never break or crack
II is always clean.
It be bent with the hand TO any shape required
without artificial heat.
1t will neither rust or chafe the patient.
1t will retain the most difficult rupture with safety
and comfort
1t need not be removed while bathing
It's durability Is beyond question.
IL is economical for 1t Will last life time
The heat of the body causes no unpleasant smell
In fact, with CeulOid Truss, the wearer has
comfort ease, safety, durability adaptabilty, aId
economy.
variety OF styles Of these Trusses may he found
at Fosters Drug Store, Front and West Streets.
Please cal and examine. Adjustments.made with
out extra charge.
Special attention shown to ladies by MIS-. Dr. Fos
ter. The gentlemen receiving their share Of atteu
ton by competent man.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31

IMPORT Ant NorIcE.-After January lst, 1875 the
DAILY COMMERCIAL will be sent to subscribers, free
Of postage to sny Post onice in New Castle county
at $500 per annum and at the same rate for three
months To Post ONO Is outside OF the county T.
will be sent at the rate of $3.50 per year and 81 40
per quarter. The postage will be prepaid by the
Publishers.
THE DELAWARE TRIBUNE, the weekly edition OF
the COMMERCIAL, will be sent to subscribers to any
Post once in the United States at s2O0 per ye r,
the postage being prepaid by the publishers
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
PUBLIsaBD EVERY AFTERNOON, Sundays

PUBLISHED EVERY AFTERNOON, Sundays
sreepted,) at the COMMERCIAL BUILDING, Sotth-'cesf
corner FIFTH and Market Streets. Too cents copy
Ten cents a neck DELIVERED FREE by carriers
throughout the city. The COMMERCIAL wiH Dc @nt by
mail 10 any Post Office IN Ae,o Castle County at 500
per annu1n si95 tor months; 80 cents per month
to Post 0ces outside Of Nts oastle county, $3.50 per
aRagp; si4o for three months; 50 cents pr month
TUE PUBLISHERS rREP4Y POSTAGE IN all eases
DELAWARE TRIBUNE, (Heekly) the Penfnsutar
orqan Of TURNER'S and Frit-groloers; great Family
se,csbaper; published cuery Thursday morning, al
Too Dollars a yea-, POSTAGE PREPAID BY TEE PUB
IIsHERs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
$pef.s. Aotifss.
Testimony.

i cheerfully give this testimony TO the public that
mrs Fosters Blood Puriner aud Tetter Ointment
cured me
i was aifiicted for many years with disordcred
blood, troublesome and obstinate letter 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 physi-
clans In the city and used their medicine long time
without receiving any permanent relief; on the
contrary getting worse till nnally almost despair
ing OF hope, l was induced 10 try Mrs. Fosters
Blood Purifier, which was recommended to me as
being certain cure for my disease. II was the
turning point in my case ; after using two bottles
OF the Blood Purifier n connection with the TetteI
Ointment, the swelling ceased the eruptlons dlsap-
peared and now am entirely and efectually cured.
case, call al my residence.
THOS SCOTT,
19Yft tlaVmOnt Rriti
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
City Business lic::sir-,
AUCTIONRERs,

AUCTIONRERs.
l. W. Htidham 4 Bon. Ill nc 9TH atrs,,
Joseph h. Miller, 4th and King strects
BANKERS g. BHOHERS.
R r. Robinson A %, 100 Merkot street
BARBERs 6 HAIR DRRaskk
A. Ashsnbach. 800 Market street
BELL RINGERS A. BIIl. Posrhu.
Geo. W.Jaekson. 8 W. 9Th street
Howard o. Moore No. {, K Thisd street.
BOOTH suOE-siAKEHs. nnd nr.t.
Z. o. Alexander. loa Market str
Babcock Bro. s6 ss Market str
John n Morelsud, tth and Poplar street.
W. A. Turner 4 90. sis Market. tree,
CARPENTERS AND BUII.phK-
J. G. Haddock, shop ,rhorne bel Front E.. lls a
y. H. d. Seeds, shop W. Fourth near West
CIGARS a. TOBACCO.
Brisbane A DeMainvilio, 729 Market str.o,
Geo. A. Davis, tD2 Shipley atrect
WIN. II. Robinson. iisN X an street
CLOCKS WATCHES. & LRvFts sn-
g; L Bnsh. corner % Seventh and MArke, strcs,s
J. O. Massey. Is X sth Street,
COACH s. CARRIAGE MATkuilI
VIM Green 4 o., 3. r. oor. 81 and shipley s,r.,,.
DRUGGISTS.
| II. r. Bringhurst, sl7 Market street
FLORISTS.
Tatnan o., Delaware Avcuus and ,Isr-,r... n ,..
| GENERAL INSURANCE AaEN.r1
Thomas /. Plummer, ars Market street
| Woohey Van Trump, olO Market street
GENTS III RNISBING EJaDa
James M Watson A Son, ~ hAIksi atisat
Chas =. Morgan, 62l MArist strest
John P DOushten. aiO Market street
hats. CAPS. &c.
Hukill A Wslraven, s2a Markst str.-,
William P. Webb soi Market street
HARDWARE.
james Bro, an Market strsst
IRON ~ STEEL.
wm- Green Co, g. E. oor Sd and si,plr, .,,..
LIVERY STABLES.
Patrick HollAnda6 W. COR Front And ornng.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. a. FHAuhs
Elwood Doans, ~ W. 9Th 4troel
4. MoMonhgis. 81 and King stree.
HIERCIf ANT TAII.ORa.
Geo. Gouert, 10 E. Fourth street
Cyrus Sterhs1li Market street
samuel Miller, Jr., lUa Market street
PAPER HANGINtss. SHADES, A.
Joi n II. Holt. Sd and Market streeta
PLUMBERS AND Gks FITrFn..
W. n. Gillespie, ans w. 9TH street
KRAL ESTATE AssHNTs.
kynns Pennington. AInoad's Bdg., sth an MARI
n. IA A. F Ghild !. 90. Ee Y. 7th street
wTi Rssnolds aS,%lSs Co. S N Y mrrtss b t street
mass W III 9sw5n'SFs " & Si ,s, Wet ,s ~ Sth street
: VIM Neoaualoy 90, oD5 Market street
REsTAukANT IL BILLIARD nOU
Joseph FullIner, b4 aud sos Market street
SEWING MACHINES.
Grover A Baker &. M. Co., Bn King street
d New American Sowing Machine. 7fs Market streat
h COFFEE and TIA Dealers.
Union Pacific Tea Company. sl2 Market street
UNDfinTAKERs.
Thoa. j. Giles, 2l Sbiplay street
*. 3 Young, sG3 Market street.-tSes Advl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
8Mlding and aGa#d 4ime

Building and 9aHd 9ims.
LIME r,nr
LIME,
LIME FRESH FROM THE KILN.
And always on hand. Kilns opposite wilmington
Gas House.
rr-An orders left at the Penna House will TO-
ceive prompt attention.
1y2O-u l. NJ. PAwLlNG.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
Christina, Goods /.
YOUR ATTENTION IS INVITED TO OUR

Christmas Goods
YOUR ATTENTION Is INVITED TO OUR
Handsome Toilet It's
Fine Hair Brush T.
Choice Buffalo Combs
Fancy Cologne Bottles
Elegant Puff Boxes,
Fancy II 9th Brushes,
Hand Mirrors
open faced and closing.
Chest Protectors,
For Ladies' and Gentemen's wear
HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS
We have figured our prices extremely low In ac-
cOriance with the dun times, aud We guarantee to
sell these goods cheaper this year than ever before
Ihose consulting their own interest viii look at our
STOCK II they want TO secure bargains.
YARD c1NALL, JR.,
APOTHECARY,
s. E. COR. SECOND AND MARKET STREETS.
aprI-ly WILMINGTON.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
lsso clarmont street. over iif6 sireet prlIdge.
ss-R y. RUNRRL'S BITTER VINE OF IRo

W n. n. hOAhELiS BITTER WINE or IRON
K. +. Kunkel's celebrated Bitter Wine OF Iron will
eiiectuay cure liver complaint, jaund ce,dyspepsla
chronic or nervous debility, chronic darrhoea dis
dsordered liver, stomach or intestnes such con-
stpaton, fiatuence, inward piles, ful ness of bOOd
to the head acidiiy OF the stomach, nausea, heart
burn, disgust for food, funess Of weight In the
stomach, sore eructatlons sinking or nuttering at
tue pit OF the stomach, swimming OF the head hur-
red or difficult breathing, nut ering at the heart,
choking or suffocatng sensations when in = lying
pr sture, dlmness OF vision, dOis webs before th
sight, du pain in the head, deficiency Of perspra-
ton, yellowness of the skin and eyes, PAIN in the
side, back, head, chest limbs ETC., sudden fnshes
of heat burning In the fesh. constant maginings OF
evil, and great depression of spirits, Price 81 per
bottle. Beware of c0unterfes. DO not let your
druggists palm on some other preparation OF iron
he may say is as good, but ask fof Kunkel's Bitter
Nine of Iron. Take other. Kunkels Bitter
Il. f. Kunkel Proprietor, No. 259 North Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale by all druggists and dealers everywhere.
E. F. KUNKELs BITTER WINE OF IRON.
DO you want something to strengthen you, a
good appetite? Do you want to get rid OF nervous
ness Do you want energy, Sleep well, or be cured
Of dyspepsia kidney or liver dlsease7 Try X. #. Kun
kes Bitter Wine OF lion. Every bottle guarantt ed
| TO do as recommended. sold only In 81 bottles
| Depot and ONCE, $50 North Ninth Street. Phladel-
| phia Pa. Get the genuine. Sold by all druggists.
ASK for e f. kunkel's. and take no other.
TAPE WORM
Removed alive with head complete, In from two
| to three hours. No fee till removed by Dr. Il. 4.
Kunkt 259. North Ninth street, Philadelphia. seat,
| Pin and stomach Worms also removed. Call aud
| see; advice free, or send for circular. Ask your
| druggist for Kunkes Worm syrup. Price, 81 per
| bottle.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31

w. II. Williams. Cor. Ninth and Mar
Ket Streets.
offers for sale at prices favOring buyers.
Lublns and other Inakts OF Fin Toilet oaps,
Flle Sachet Powders,
Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes,
Buffalo COMBS,
Pnngents, Pun Boxes,
Perfume DliIusers,
Lpbin's Extracts,
kimme1s Extracts,
AtklnsOn's hxtra ts,
Lows Extracts, &c., &c
4 specially with us is the Centennial P,tfumery
Of which we have 70 different extracts and holues
This line Of perumery ha the dclicacy OF the inest
French with the permanence Of the best English
makes.
Believing Holiday Remembrances TO be among
the neeessarlrs OF life Recognlzi zing the duty Of
the time and (lncldentall wishing the qua ity oi
those perfumes to he knOSn by the few who have
not yet tried them, we shall offer Inducements in
price,
DURING THE HOLIDAYS,
that viii make them incomparahy cheaper tn II any
goods approaching them in qua ity IN i've market
Our Florida ater, Toilet Waters Opera. BOquet
Farlna and Floral lOgnes seem to suit all tryinp
them. Tney are refreshing, delicate, permanent
amt priced TO suit Hl, at
v Il.llAMS Prescription Store.
decl9ly Corner Ninth and Market SITS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
Aew CIVILIZATIONS.

NEW ATTRACTIONS FOR 1875.
IN THE
ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN wzIKLy.
A serial story from the pen OF
w. Nj. BAKER,
Author Of "Mose Evans" New imothy," ec,
entitled
"AS BY FIRE.
It viii he truthful record OF the results Of obser-
yaiOn and experience, ranging among va ious class
es through times of peace ami war during OF
slavery and freedom, anu IN the furthest south and
the eXiTelnekt North
JOHN S. c ABBOTT
VIII furnish. an historical sketch, enti led
RoMANT ADvENTt RES
OF La Sale in exploring the Mississippi, OF which
tile author writes In personal note, experience
an unfegned JOY In accompanying them on their
adventurous voyage"
INDIAN LIFE AND Gil ARACTER,
in series OF sketches, richly Il usirated, by
w. NJ. CARY,
who has spent years among them, studying their
me- and whose portfolio VII yield to our readers its
richest treasures.
TRACT SOCIETIES AND TRACT WORK AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
will Illustrate the history and methods OF this work
wi occasional illu straOns, including fully Illus
ira ed acc unit OF the mechanical proc SO OF book
making and, among Others will be contributed to
| by Rev. NJ. X. Williams u. ID Rev Nm. A. Hal
| lock- rev harles Peab3d 3dy.
A series OF practical papers on
| SUCCf IS IN SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHING,
BY REV, THOMAS STREET,
whose experience as former Secreta y OF the sun
day School Union will commend his papers o an in.
teres,ed in SUNDAY school work.
Rev DR.. Robinson will continue to g c occasional
papers on Life in the Holy Land and DR. Hall will
treat Oh Heath rO,ics.' Mrs Beers, Mrs. Sung
star, olive 1hUrne, q. A. O.. Annette L. Noble, and
9th popular writer's Will enrich story del part
| ment.
EACH MONTH DURING 1875
We shall present our subscribers an
ILLUSTRATED MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT
containing commentary'on the In ernatlonai sun
day school Lessons Of which the Christian Union
says, "rhe fruits OF scholar hip. cool judgment
and original thought ~ In very clear aud sim pl,
language an exceptionally useful and good work.
THE NEWS
OF the work, secular aud religious, Will be br ugh
down TO wi hin three days Of the date OF publ ca
ton.
THE ART DEPARTMENT
will continue to he enriched by the designs Of Dar
ley, Herrck. Bear Cary. Hayendon ani Others
portraits OF prominent men anu pictures OF remark
able American scenery, both Of which features hay
been characteristic OF this paper
| II Will be our ain n spare no pains nor expense
to make l. the bsst and cheapest illustrated journal
family nsirspdper, undenOn national reigiOus peekll
sabbath School feipcr.
Subscription s25l per year postpaid. specinle
copies free. Agents wanted.
Address
ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY,
decao.1tawtf 150 Nassau strcet, New york
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31

| SEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS
A splendid lot Of
BoOT-BLACKING CASES,
Plain or covered with carpet, cheap.
BRASS AND PAINTED BIRD CAGES,
Students Lamps, imported. Perkins 4 House, per-
feet Safety Lamp good assortment OF Lamps
and fixtures constantly on hand.
a sPL' NDlD LOT OF TOILET SETS,
Mrs. Fotts Cold Handle Smoothing Iron, a nice
present for your wife.
TIE LITTLE GIANT FLUTING IRONS.
Plain and Japanned Tin Ware,
KNIVES AND FORKS, TABLE AND TEA
SPOONS,
good assortment OF the best patterns
COOKING AND PARLoR STOVES,
constantly on hand.
All are warranted to give entire satisfaction.
PICKELS,
decl9-tjan1 s. w. Cor. Tenth and Market.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
Noiiday advertisements.

Acliday advertisements.
CHRIsTMAS PRESENTS
E. A. MAXWELL,
qos W. Second Street.
FINE CONFECTIONERY
" whltman's Celebrated Marsh MI" ow Drops and
Cream Chocolates,
CANDY Toys OF ALL DESCRIPTION
dec2l-Jaal
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
MEMS FURNISHING GOODS,
fine line Of Fur w,rstlets, Mume-s, SIX nandKer-
chief'. windsor g.. =, .-.s.es, &C.,
ways on h nd.
Mrs. JOS. RossIrEP,
Opposite Clayton House, SOL Market st,
dec2l-' ojanl wilmington, Del.
JHR sTMAs GIFTS.
COR SEVENTH AND MARKET.
c. |. BUSH
Offers for the Holidays very nne and selected as
orment of
WATCHES, JEW SILVER PLATED WARE,
ETC, IN CONNECT IN WITH HIS BUSINESS
IA GIVE Us A CALL. dec 9:jani
CHOICE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FINE II Illustrated BOOKS,
BOOKS IN SITS tan styles of Blndlngs)
PHILADELPHIA PRICES.
PHOTOGRAPH, AUTOGRAPH AND MENTAL
ALBUMS, WRITING DESKS, GIG
CASES, POCKET BOOKS,
GLOVE AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES
English Toy Books in Fine Finding.
FAMILY AND POCKET BIBLES.
PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS.
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS.
srEREosCoPEs AND VIEWS,
PARLoR cRoQUET
PORTER CO.,
400 MARKET STREE,
deci9-tjani WILMINGTON.
lNEW HOLIDAY GOODS.
Consisting of a choice assor meat of
LADIES' AND GENrs' HANDK sRcHIEFs, EN-
pRo'DEa ZEPHYR WORK, HOSIERY,
GLOVES AND FANCY GOODS,
SUITABLE FOR THE
RIsTMAs LIDAYs.
ATPaIcEs TO SUIT THE TIvEs.
r s. n. sTAA
mar2l-iy No. All Market street.
BOG KING ST
T SINGING BIRDS, CAGES.
BRONZE LAME LAMl
{, Cheap at BUsICK's,
!, dec2s, ,23.2t2o' 300 King stree
! AT THE
NEw YORK BAKE Y,
FEAST SECOND STREET
l. You may buy cheap from line assortment OF
Ho. DAY CONNECTIONS.
al The reader is Invited to call, examine and bay.
Ill decls olan
g g Toys DOLLS
FANCY Goon
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
A. ADAMS Il BRO,
lie 500 MARKET STREET. WILMINGTON. DRI.
A FINE CHRISTMAS GIFT.
a. The celebrated Chromos
PLUCK-"oLD DEACON JONES EXPERIENCE
AND "OUCH."
IT. And several other celebrated pictures Frames
r.. all kind kept constantly on hand.
u Y ELLwooD DoANE,
We deco tojanl No. 10 W. sth Street
80 EOR The HOLIDAYS!
+" f. McMoN NAGLE,
eh CORNER THIRD AND KING STREET.
VIII offer lor the Holidays a fine assortment
. OF
OIL PAINTINGS. LOOKING GLASSES, ET
b,. ALSO.
ger ger CAREFUL ATTENTI' GIVEN
a, TO
"a "a, ALI KINDS OF FRAMING.
in. H. GIvEt'S 4 CALL. deci9tjan
9g NOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
A. d vANDEvER
Offers, for the Holidays, very fine assortment
'us sH DIES, LAMPS &c,
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
es, Also, the Celebrated Everlasting Shade. Can
ikH see IT,
Ill, dccl9-tJanl 1l3 f. FOURTH STREET
Oht ---------------
yinll | TsEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS
~ A snlpndil Int of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
Foster's InfaIlibIe Cough syrup.

tOster's hnhhihDie cough syrup
No more Coughs no more Colds, no more BrOn.
Chitla DO more Group. Asthma, Influenza and all
affections Of the throat aud lungs speedily cured by
using Mrs. Dr. Fosters Infalhe Cough Syrup
ant safe and easy to take. For sale at
FOSTERS DRUG STORE,
Front AMI N'esf strepta
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
just i'm 'TIme for Chri.I

just in Time for Christmas.
Hand ONE Toilet Sets ana other ornaments and
useful articles. Also line CONNECTIONS.
w. 4. ALRICIfS
Jyl7-tf Delaware Avenue Drug store
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31

fOsN l@-I NEAL DAlN.
novb-2mo
1874 CHRISTMAS 1874
BEAUTIFUL BOOKS FOR
holiday PiRiKsENTs'
'...s.ssss..sss.s..
AT VERY Low PRICES,
AT
JAMES wEBB's,
224 MARKET STREET.
Encouraged by the support given us last year. In
the Introduction OF Books at discounts from the
Publishers prices, we have this year largely in
creased stock that OF last to which we re-
| the most desirable works In the market, bound In
| every variety OF styles. We ask especial attention
| TO our line OF
CHILDREN's BOOKS,
| TOGETHER WITH OUR TOY BOOKS.
In these our assortment Is very large, and will be
sold very low.
FAMILY BIBLES
Are also specially with US. We have also Bibles
| at all prices.
HYMN BOOKS
Used by the various denominations.
PRAYER BOOKS, ETC.
We will furnish any hook not in stock to order at
a discount from the publishers prices.
We suggest that In order to avoid the rush next
week, that you call and make your selections at
once. We will lay aside all such and will deliver
Christmas eve or Christina merning, as may be de-
sired.
our store viii be opened until p M daily and
until noon OF Christmas day.
JAMES WEBB,
PRINTERS AND STATIoEERs,
dec4-tf 224 MARKET STREET
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-12-31
The CeIIuInid Trnss.

f. BRINGHURsT T a co,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Corner Sixth and Market Streets
National Republican., 1874-07-07
cARn ER0M ON HORARD.

WASHINGTON, d. C., July G, 1874.
To the Editor Of TIE National Republican:
DEAR SIR {: l notice an error in your state
ment of this morning with regard to the divis-
ion upon, ,''the report and opi1ioH" of the court
of inquiry in my case. (Correction.) First,
the court mere unanimous in "the report OF
facts" Second, they were unanimous upon
the first point of the opinion, that is that was
''not guilty upon legal, technical or moral re-
sponsibllity in any of the offences charged" !"
Third, they were unanimous upon the second
point, but upon the third point, with regard to
the investment of certain public moneys in
United States bonds, there was a division OF
four in favor against three. Fourth, upon the
last point there was division Of .fVs in favor
and tlOo against.
The foregoing is the EterG, truth as have 1t
officially.
Please make the correction and oblige yours,
respectfully, v.rr r o. o. HOWARD,
Brigadier General United States army.
National Republican., 1874-07-07

THE ST. Louis Globe is violently opposed
to third term, to which, of course, no one
has any very serious objection; but brie
paragraph in the Democrat, of the same
city, lets the cat out of the Globe bag, a:
follows: The Globe neglected to mention,
as an interesting fact in history, that oul
" article of Monday last was written by
Senator Morton on the fly-leaf of letter
''to him from Mr.. McChiselem, in which
"that stern and incorruptible patriot ten.
dcred to Mi Morton his support, and that
" of the Globe, for the Presidency in 1876,
I'VE trust we violate no confidence in men.
:'tioning the touching historical reminis.
cence." The young editor of the Globe,
as long as we can remember him, always
had a genius for intrigue and hankering
after PGesident-making. Senator Morton
is probably aware of mis- poor success in
that line of business; hence the declination
of his support in 1876.