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Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Newark Items.


Especially Reported for the Commercially
NEWARK, Aug. 2s.
A very large number of our people were very
much disappointed yesterday it being day set
apart for the immersion of five or six people by
Bishop ]. Otis, of the Christian Church of
Chestnut Hill. The spot selected was Rambo's
culvert, some 81 miles from Newark. large
number walked from town to witness the i'm
mersion, which was to take place at 8 o'clock.
Some were on hand at 2 o'clock. They waited
patiently until the Bishop aud Elders Of the
church came down to the creek, called the meet
ing together singing hymn then prayed. Then
he explained that one of the converts was sick
and the others lived so far away that they had
not received any word from them, and conse-
quently there would be no immersion. They
were very sorry that those present should be
disappointed, but he hoped they would stay and
attend divine services on the ground. A large
number gathered aronnd and listened with a
great deal of interest.
On Saturday afternoon, mad dog made his
appearance in this Hundred, first at the farm Of
VIM. Homerwood, when he attempted to bite
three of the small children but it is hoped did
not penetrate the skin. Then he made his way
to White Clay Creek Church. MIR. Robinson, the
sexton, mounted horse, and armed with two
pistols followed the dog up the road, shooting
three shots at him. The dog went through the
fence and across the corn field. 1t is reported
the whole country was up in arms and hunted
for that dog until dark. The dog is represented
as a small setter pup. The dog, we understand,
is owned by James Maxwell, of Newark, and
showed symptoms of madness before he left home
in the morning.
Something wrong. In looking over the plat
forms of both political parties we see no plank in
regard to the common enemy of mankind, the po-
tato bug. He is at present invading our houses.
Can it be possible we will have to paris green the
avenues leading into our houses2 What do you
think of it ? or can we depend on our political
parties to right our lcrongsp p.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Clayton House.
ARRIyALs UP TO NOON. TOD

ARRIVALS UP TO NOON, TO-DAY.
:, Edward Paschall, Doylestown.
henry Howell, Washington.
neo ne, " Hubbard, Stanford.
MISS n Celia Palmel, Z"
y Bowen, Phila.
m T N Churchman 4 daughters, Indianapolis
Tr1xton Beale, Chester.
Il Edwards, -
d 4, L Martin, Phila.
Ghas Hallowell,
Heron Crosman,"
Il Kervey, West Chester.
Joseph Allies Il lady, "
jas @ IL Shepley 4 Lady''
T5as Cha D Walker, NY.
.. I. Perdue Il wife, West Chester.
a. a, Il. Mckeown, Lancaster, Pa.
Chas. Brimmer
D. snowden Bell, Philadelphia.
Lewis Massey, Pennsylvania
Emil Klugley, New York.
I. Farley, Philadelphia,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

A SwINDLTSa OPERATIoN.-On Saturday, Eu-
gene Love, who recently came to this city, went
to tho clothing establishment of Edward Moore,
on Market street, aud obtained $50 suit of
clothes, in payment of which he gave an order
purporting to be from Smith & Turner for the
full amount of the bill. The order being written
upon the order head OF the firm, no suspicion
was attached to the transaction, until the sigma
ture was closely examined, and the order was
then taken to the member of the firm whose
name was attached by whom it
was pronounced forgery. Search was immedi-
ately made for the young man, but he had left
the city and as yet nothing had been heard from
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
aslarriagfs.

APPLEBY-WYATT.-At Ches' er, on Thursday the
27th instant, by Rev. Dr. Pancoast, John Appleoy
10 Aona NJ. Wyatt, bo h Of this city.
GOODING-LAYMAN.-O the evening of August
2Ith 1914 at the residence OF the brides brother,
Chesterville, Kent cou.ty, Md, by Blsnop Scott,
Frank NJ. Gooding OF d'rumptOn, Queen Anne's
county, and Emma V. Layman, # Ciesterville
LEY-McLEAN.-On the evening OF August
l6th at Golden Grove, Missouri, by Rev. Mr
Femming S. Henry Ridley, and Agnes5 O., daugll-
ter of @. q. and Ellen Mel can, and granddaughter
OF the late Rev. j. W. Mccullough. u. d.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
THIRD EDITION.
Picked up in the Delaware.
THE puTRID BODY OF MAN BROUGHT IN To DELA-
WARE CITY.

THE PuTRID BODY OF A MAN BROUGHT IN To DELLA
WARE CITY.
special to the Commerclall
DELAWARE CRY, Aug. 81.
The body of an unknown man was found float.
ing in the Delaware about half q mile below this
place, yesterday afternoon.
The captain OF a vessel brought it to the
wharf and made it fast by line. The deputy
coroner not being at home, the Magistrate was
called upon to hold an inquest but declined, he
having other engagements, and besides was not
authorized under the law to peri )rm the duties
of the coroner.
The body, putrid mass, was left exposed to
the gaze of the curious until evening, when the
proprietor of the hotel, Mr.. Longland, had it re-
moved to place OF comparative secrecy, not be-
ing by law allowed to have it removed from the
water. The body still remains where left, await
ing the arrival of the coroner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Movements of Steamers.

The Nederldnd, of the Red Star Line, left Phil
adelphia for Antwerp, on Saturday, with cabin
and so steerage passengers.
The Russia, of the Cunard Line, which left
Liverpool on the 2nd, will be due in New Yorl
on tomorrow. She brings amongst her psssen-
gers, several Wilmingtonians.
The Hudson for New York. sailed from New
Orleans on Saturday, and the Knicserbocker was
reported "arrived at the Passes."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
The Pacific Gable.
rs LAYING PRONOUNCED FEASIBLE.

ITS LAYING pRoNoUNCED FEASIBLE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 81.
Commander Belkuap. of the United States
steamer Tuscdrora, reports by telegraph to the
Navy Department that operations have been
pursued for some time past in taking soundings
in the Pacific Ocean and prove that laying the
shore line of the telegraphic cable between
China and Japan and the coast of the United
States is practicable. The greatest depth found
ia 4. .097 fathoms
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Gxrursipns.
DON'T MISS TT

DON'T MISS IT
LAST GRAND EXCURSION OF THE SEASON.
The splendid steamer SUE" viii rT1Vn A,
make a sEslsssissSssta sEszssssssstsas
GRAND EXCURSION TO CAPE NAY
on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1874.
A FULL BRASS AND STRING BAND WILL ACCOMPANY
THE EXCURSION.
Excursonlsts will have five hours on the Island.
Ample time TO take a bath in Old ocean and stroe
along the Beach
N. B.-Carriages will meet the Boat on her arrival
at the landing, and Will convey passeng RS to aud
from the Island for 25 cents each way.
The toat ill leave French Street Wharf at $50
O'Clock A. NJ, shnrp Returning leave Cape May
landing at 430 r. NJ.
FARE + iR THE ROUND TRIP so
Tickets for sale at Boughman, Thomas Il os, 42l
Market Street
A limited number only will be sold aug92-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
WILMINGTON CITY LOAN
FOR THB
IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER WORKS.
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
(s2OO.OOO.)

OF wilmington City Bonds are offered for sale in
sums OF Fifty Dollars and Its multiple.
In the Act Of the Legislature OF Delaware, au-
thorzlng said Loan, 1t is provided that SIX Tnous-
and Dollars $4,000 shall be paid annually in July Of
each year, until the whole lran is redeemed.
The Bonds bear interest at six per cent. per an.
mum, payable semi-annually on The first days of
January and July OF each year, clear Of all tdres
levied or to be levied upon the principal or in
terest thereof by authority OF the State or of tine
United states.
For safe and permanent investment for Trustees
or others seeking security and prompt payment Of
interest. there is none better.
The income Of the Water Department from Water
Rents and other sources exceeds $50 600 annually.
The followiog statement will show In what man
ner the Loan Is TO be Issued and when redeemed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
MIR. Mccullough on the Currency.

To-days Cincinnati papers contain an open
letter from Ex Ex-Secretary Mccullough on the sub
iect of the currency and taxation, which he sends
in lieu of an address he was expected TO make.
He is represented as favoring in this letter the
withdrawal of the legal tenders and the granting
of free banking privileges He argues that a
coin basis cannot be reached while legal tenders
are a1oat He favors low tariff for revenue
only, and says the coal and iron of Pennsylvania,
and the wooden manufactures of the East need
protection no longer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

The MIDDLEFoRD ELoPEMENT CAsE.-The
Democratic press OF the State having endeavored
to make political capital out of the late eope
from Middleford, in Suss X county, of a white
woman with mulatto man, correspondent of
the Milford Netos throws this light on the sub
ject: "The father of the white woman above
alluded to is Salisbury Democrat OF the regular
type. AS for the Republicans in this vicinity,
both ladies and gentlemen, we can assure you
that they feel no apprehensions of any such
calamites to them or theirs, through Republican
doctrines, Or any other teachings"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
New Castle.
Especially Reported for the Commercially
n

Especially Reported for the Commercially
New CASTLE, Aug. 81.
On Saturday last the steamer edwin For
rest" brought to our town very large excursion
party from Florence,N. j., and vicinity. They re-
mained here about half an hour during which
time they amused themselves by strolling idly
through the streets. They were accompanied
by a very good band of music.
Ground was broken one day last week for
toree more dwelling houses on the corner of
Sixth a. Cherry SITS. Mr. Milford builds one for
himself. The other two are being built for par
ties whose names we are unable to ascertain.
The last of the three immense chimneys at
the rolling mills is finished The scaffolding
was removed on Saturday. M.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

drunken fellow who had SLEPT in the horse
pound at the Rock Run camp, walked up in the
morning to find himself haltered and the pro-
priel or demanding pay for his oats The fellow
renee" was the reply we charge al much for
an aas Az a horse
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
The Jersey CITY Scandal.

REV. MI. oLENDENNING BEFORE THE coURTs.
JERSEY CRY, Aug. 81
Rev. John s. Glendenning appeared before
Judge Aldridge for examination in the case of
bastardy brought by the authorities. A large
crowd was present. The case will be brought
before the higher courts for seduction and
breach of promise.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

- Sells
ENTERPRISE, HARLEIGH, LEHIGH AND
SHAWNEE COAL, AT soHUYLKILL PRICES.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
The PhiIndeIphin GRAIN Trade.

During the past month 100000 bushels of
grain have been shipped to Europe from Phia-
delphia by the American line of steamers alone.
The receipts of grain and flour by the Pennsyl-
vana Railroad from the West are unusually
large. A few days since l6OO loaded cars were
ON the track in West Philadelphia, forming a
temporary blockade
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Collision of Trains.

TEN CARS DEMOLISHED ON THE LEmGH VALLEY
II. II.
FREEMANsBURG, Pa, August 81.
Two coal trains colded on the Lehigh Valley
Railroad, near the Northampton Iron Company's
furnace, entirely demoshing ten cars, and de-
laying trains both north and south for seven
hours. The cause is unknown. No one il in
iured.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
England.
THE NEW ANdI

THE NEW ANGLO AMERICAN CABLE.
LONDON, Aug. 81.
The steamer Great Eastern, up to Sunday,
had played out 6i7 miles of the Anglo America
new cable, and all was progressing fayorably.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

DIDN'T Go.-rhe colored peoples excursion to
New York, which was to have left this depot at G
o'clock this morning, didn't go. Only about one
hundred went down to the cars, and as the train
could not be run with this number except at a
loss, the excursion was abandoned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FOURTH EDITION.
Saratoga Boat Races.
THE WINNERS IN To-DAY's CONTESTS.


SARATOGA. Aug. 81.
The two mile single scull race was won to-day
by Roach, Of the Gramercy club, lin IA minutes
241S seconds. I.athrop was second, Harvey
third Alderman fourth Rahnson fifth and Hap
laher sixth.
The second race was special race of three
miles. O'Neil pulled over the course alone. Da-
Wis not eontestng. His time was 81 minutes,
1917 seconds
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
weather Record.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, August 81.
Probabilities For the Middle States, higher
barometer, slight change in the temperature and
partly cloudy weather with POSSIBLY occasional
rains on the coast and winds mostly from North
West to North East
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.

Cattle dull common to extra Penna and west
ern steers S3 50@7 so. Sheep unchanged at a
&c hogs dull at 5000 per hundred pound.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

A SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-A few weeks ago, a
Young lad living at Mr.. Perkins, near Tay ylors
Factory, in Mill Creek Hundred, was trampled
upon by horse which broke his leg, the bones
protruding through the skin. Indications being
unfavorable to the wound ever healing, doctors
Loper, of Newark, Boyd, of Strickersville, and
TIL ompson, of Landenberg, met last week, and
sawed a piece from the broken ends of the bone
so that the bone could grow solidly together.
The operation was successful, and little short
ness of the limb will be the only inconvenience
to the lad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

The REEDY ISLAND LIaHr-Notice is given by
the Light House Board that ON or about the 9th
of September the light at Reedy Island in Della
ware Bay, will he changed from fixed red to n
fixed white light, varied by red flashes.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

LAUNCH AT MARCUS HooK.--A fine three mast
ed schooner, about one hundred and thirty feet
in length, built of Delaware white oak, for the
coasting trade, was launched on Thursday from
the yard of her constructor Edward Burton, at
Marcns Hook.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

A CASE OF ApoPLExY.-Jas. Taylor, a machinist
living at S05 Wosston Street. and employed at
Pusey Bros cotton mills, was taken on Saturday
with severe stroke of apoplexy. The stricken
man was conveyed to his house where he yet
lies in an nseneible condition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

IMPORTANT SALE OF CARRIAaEs.-On Wednes-
dsy next, Mr.. Howard Pusey carriage builder,
will sell about eixty first class fiages, at pub
lie sale and no postponement on account of the
weather. Sale to begin at 1890 A. M.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

1eaths.

CooK.-on August sO'h., at his county residence
near New Castle, RObert Cook, Esq OF Phi adel-
phia, aged 65 y ars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

The PROSPECT FOR CHEAP TOMATOES. -Messrs
VIM. r. Young q Co., of Havre dc Grace, have
made arrangements to put up this season. 800
tons of tomatoes, or 200, 900 cans.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
LEeI,EY,
QuIoKsTEPs,

1t is stated that the umpire, after the conclu-
sion of the game, was set upon by a crowd of
New Castle roughs, who beat him severely be-
cause Of his adverse decisions to the Lesley club
which they deemed unwarrauted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
1e,p advertisements.

WTE NOW SELL TURKEY RUN LE-
w HIGH, which is proved by three years expe-
rience TO be equal for hardness and purity TO any
Lehgh in the market. at schuy Kill prices. Al who
have used It, buy again.
GEO. W. BUSH SON, French ST. Wharf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

New CASTLE PREsBYrERy.-Th New Castle
PresbyterJ will meet in the Presbyterian Church,
Elkton, on Tuesday September 22nd, and will
be in session two days The church will be ded-
icated, it is thought. on the afternoon of the
22nd. large attendance ia expected.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

Thrown FROM HIS CAHRIAGE.-William Nc
Cormick, residing on Jefferson above Sixth st.,
came near meeting with a severe accident on
Saturday last while returning from Woodlawr
camp. meeting. 1t appears Mr.. Mccormick +
horse became frightened by the breaking of a
bolt, and starte rapidly down hill, and break
ing the traces, Mr.. NJ was jerked violently for
ward out of the carriage, by which he was con-
sderably scratched and bruised. Fortunately
the carriage containing Mr.. Ms family was moi
upset.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
alew Advertisements.

MEAT TENDERERS, OR r L A X
lNl pOun 'ers, of several kinds, l,rding Deedles,
skewers, bas ing spoons, bake pans and other cook
ing utensils, for sale by
TRUMAN L SHAW,
No. ss5 Eght Thrty-ayel Market St. below Ninth,
,9hiiadelnhia
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

To CAPE MAY.-To-morrow the city election
will take place, and the next day the voters will
all go TO Cape May on the last and best grand
excursion of the season.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
The Naval Committee.
EXPECTED IN wAsHrNoroN TO-DAY.

WAsHINaToN, August 81.
The U. S.ISteamer Despatchi is expected here by
tomorrow with the Senate Committee on Naval
Affairs from an inspection of naval stations
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

FINALLY CArTURED.-Trilus McKenney, who
shot j. II. Boyer, during an election fracas at
Massevs X Roads, in Kent county, last fall. with
ont provocation. WAS arrested in Philadelphia,
tiles for trial. He Is now in the Chestertown
iail
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

GnApEs..-We were shown some very nice fresh
grapes this morning. The are for sale in con-
venient boxes by Houston & Prizer, IL Eas
Fourth street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

VNHE PATENT CORN CRATER OPENS
Il the hull OF the grain and tn n scrapes out all
the pulp; leaving the lndlgestble skin attached to
the cob. FOR puddings, soups, fritters mai OF
green corn or for eiery persons who cAnnnot mas
tcate their boiled corn, they will prove themselves
desirable housekeeping utensl.
TRUMAN Il SHAW,
No. ss5 (Eight Thrty-nve) Market St., below Ninth,
Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
THE WATER DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
WlLMING,ON.
TO The President and Members Of ootcl of the said
Cnyof Wilmington:
GENTLEMEN The undersigned, appointed COM
mittee to examine and repO upon the correctness
otherwise, of certain charges made by an evening
paper against the Chief Engineer of the Wafer ne-
partment, said charges being base ed upon item in
his annual report for 1873, referring TO the amount
received for rent of City Mill property and sales OF
old material,
We find that all money rece iVed by the Water
Pep irtnent goes directly into the hands of +. A.
Taylor, Registrar, and that his books show receipts
for the year 1873,
Cash receipts for sale OF old mater
ia,...,.s..... ................. N5 ~
Being the same sum appearing in the report of c.
ii. Gallagher, Chief Engineer.
Your Committee further find credits
On the bills of r. C. stotsenburg Son, for
M pa draS msteTai Ii0l ,ns:;or 20 "a
a total Of f.................. 81
The bills of the above parties having been settled
for their net amount, the amounts credited for old
material do not appear as separate item.
In relation TO the settlement of rent by Messrs
Price a Phillips for the City Mill, occupied by them
We find that since Charles H. Gallagher came INTO
the Office Of Chief Engineer OF the Water Depart
ment that Messrs. Pr ce Phi Hips were indebted to
the city for two and quarter years rent, say from
December 25th 1911, to March 25th. 1874, at which
time their three years lease expired. %
And hat they have paid in cash to
Mr. Taylor the sum OF. ............ S594 Il
And that they had presented bill
for repairs of race, &c., done by
them by order of the Water Com
mittee, and for the cost of which
the city was liable by the terms OF
the eas but which bill has not
yet been acted upon by the Coun-
...........,....,......... $50 70
Making a total of.................. of. i125 90
Showing a balance against them
March 25, 1914 OF t'............... '.''. Sc rs
And alsn Tor one quarters rent to June 25th,
1914, mt having been advanced to 5000 per
annum, of. 150 co
205 25
By the terms of the lease Messrs. Price X
| Phillips were to becredlted for the rent dur
| ing anytime lost by breakage OF race, &C.
and that they claim loss of six weeks
| time from this cause during 1872 and 1873,
amounting IO......... oO Of
I Leaving baaIce due the city June 25th
lot1. l4o Il
Provided Council allow them the two charges for
| repairs and lost time.
| Ali Of which we respectfully submit,
CH RIEs WARNER,
| FIR NcIs BARRY,
| WIN q. G BBONs,
aug3l-2t WIN. Bush.
NEW DRESS GOODS-A FULL LINE
| in OF new dress goods Just received, embracing
| and daa efv
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS..

PHILADELPHIA, August 30.
Cotton advanced; 16%@17&c. Flour in fair
demand for best grades; Penna. Indiana Ohio
extra family, $575@675. Rye steady at 92c
Corn quiet but firm, yellow 86@S7c; western
mixed, s5@s6c. Oats dull, white, 52@5S; mixed
49@50c. Whskey S1.03.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

SPICE MILL TO BE REBUnLr.-The spice mill
of Franklin Fell, at Falkland, which was de-
stroyed by fire last spring, to be rebuilt work
to be commenced soon, and carried to completion
before New Years. The Chester County Insur-
ance Co.. (Doe RUM not having undertaken to
replace the MILL the work will be done by the
owner. The matter of paying the insurance
money il vet to be settled
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31
Financial.
PRICE

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK, Aug. 81.
Gold 5t 0qa<
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

MISS MARY E E. ORR oRMoND, 10
VOCAL AND SrNUME VITAL MUSIC,
viii receive limited number of pupils at their res
ldences. Apply at
aug8l-6t. WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

TAINTED AT CHURCH Mrs. Sarah Walton, re-
siding at Third and Shipley Sts., went to the
Union NJ. E. church. yesterday, but feeling un-
well she got up and went out, and rs soon as she
reached the pavement she tainted. Help was
summoned and the afflicted lady taken to her
home in an insensible condition.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

The BIG QUARTERLY.-The colored peoples
though the day is less generally observed than
formerly there were a great many persons in at
tendance. Two excursions came in-one from
Salem, N. j., and the other from Philadelphia.
Services were held in all the colored churches as
usual
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

EXTRA SERVICES AT ST. PAuLs NJ. f. CHURCH.
Preaching this evening, at st. Paul's NJ. L.
church. by the Rev. J. NJ. Burdick, the great
Revivast formerly of Northern New York, now
residing in Elizabeth City, n. ]. Mr.. Burdicl
has consented to preach every evening this
week, service to commence at O'Clock. AL
are invited to come and hear him. Further no
will be given in order. All are welcome.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-08-31

STEAMER FROM LEwEs.-The new manage
ment of the j. e.. b. Rail Road will pursue no
sleepy policy. They are making arrangements
as fast as possible to supply the great desiderd-
hun--steam connection from Lewes to New
York and announce that about the 18th of Sep
tember commodious staunch seagoing steamer
will commence its regular trips. The energetic
superintendent, Captain Bourne, will be OH the
ground in few days to arrange the schedule,
and make specific regulations Milford Nelrs.