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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
New ark Items.

NEWARK, Aug IT,
We have had organized in town lately q lodge
Of colored Masons. Now we have Masons, and
Odd Fellows, (white and colored,) Knights Of
Pythias and Grangers, The whites are all In
very good condition.
The Episcopal Church Sunday School will have
their annual picnic at the very delightful place
called 'Lovers Retreat" on Thursday morning,
meeting at the church at nine O'clock Last
year, the school had splendid time. The same
may, should the day prove fair, be expected
again.
Your article of the 11th, headed A Million Of
Postage Stamps has already reached Newark.
young lady has raised one thousand in Oxford
and vicinity, and forwarded them to the invalid
old lady. One of your readers, in Newark,
lady friend Of the Oxford young lady, has COM
menced to collect old stamps and has, we be-
lieve, some 1700 on hand, and she does not want
Newark to be the least in the race and wishes
any of our people who have any defaced stamps
to hand the same to s. r, Choate, who will place
them to Newark's quota Of the one Million.
This morning, after lingering Illness MI.
Edward Armstrong breathed his last. This
makes two in the same house within q short
space of time first the daughter, to whom the
deceased WAS much attached, died Of conges-
tive chill, Mr.. Armstrong; remains will be in
TERED in the White Clay Creek cemetery on
Wednesday.
John Lockard, of Oxford formerly of Will
mington, a plasterer, has bought the property 1t
"Persimmon Run" and Elkton road from MRS.
VIM. Finn, through Senator Ray, for $500, and
is improving it by frame house. He, with Jno.
Highfeld, intends to do the plastering work for
Newark and vicinity.
The Waverly club, of Wilmington, play the
Agiles, in Newark, on Saturday next The
Agiles have accepted the challenge of the Past
time, of Wilmington, to play in Newark the 28th
on the Agiles ground.
Some Of our residents started, this morning,
on fishing excursion to Chesapeake Bay. We
wish them luck if 1T takes week to get 1t. or
course we mean good luck.
The members Of the White Clay Creek Pres
byterian Church have been requested to come
to that church, ,on Thursday morning, with teams
picks and shovels prepared to assist in digging
and grading from che cemetery wall to the pub
lie road which is intended to be added to the
present cemetery, making very great improve
ment in the same
Yesterday morning. the funeral of Harry Rob
inson took place from the residence Of his par
ents to the White Clay Creek Presbyterian church
The young man was much beloved and respec-
ted by all who had his acquaintance. The fun
eral was very largely attended. Services were
held in the church. The sermon was preached
by the much respected pastor of the Head OF
Christiana church, Mr.. ). l.. Valandingham, who
had known the young man from childhood and
could not say too much in his praise May he
rest in peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
1eaths.

MooRE.-In this city, on Tuesday John Moore In
the s4th year of his age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
sp ctfuly invited to attend his funeral from MS late
residence No. SOB Shipey street, on Thursday, the
9th inst, at O'clock p. m
POSTLES.-On Monday morning. the l6'h INST; AT
Camden, De-, Margaret e.. wife OF 5 ephen
Jostles, aged 81 years.
The relatives ant friends of the family are re-
spectfu ly invited TO attend the funeral, twihont
further notice. Thursday morning, 18Th inst AT 10
o'cock from the residence of her husband, IN Cam
den, to proceed 10 Birretts Chapel Burylng GROUND
SHAnE PEARE the 10Th inst. James Henry,
sOn OF James aud Anna Shakespeare aged years.
months and DAYS, ,-.. g.,
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral to leave the residence OF MS
grand parents, corner Ith and Madison streets,
"Wednesday the is h, at =. m.
WIER-On saturday, the the IA h inst, In this city,
William Wier, age 80 years.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spcclfuy invited 10 attend the funeral from tine res
ldence OF his bro her-in-law, X. NJ. Grinth, FROM
auI DUPONT Stree s, on Tuesday afternoon, the lith
inst at IN O'Clock. 10 proceed to Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
sAWYER-In Philadelphia. on the Is h Inst, Ara
bella o., beloved wife of W. VI. Sawyer, and daugh-
ter of W. Ii. and j. Bard of this CITY, 49,
The relatives and friends VI the FAMILY are re-
spec fully invited to attend the funeral on Wednes-
dav, at ii M, from the residence OF her part ns,
7i3 ratnall street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
The Peach shipment TO Europe.

AN 1MpoRTANr NOTICE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE COMMITTEE.
Samuel Townsend, chairman of the Committee
Of Arrangements, has issued the following no.
tice to those who expect to chip peaches to Eu-
rope on the Ohio, on the Goth
All persons who propose to furnish crates OF
peaches to make up the first venture to Liver
pool in a ventilated compartment on the steam
ship Ohio, which sails from Philadelphia on
Thursday morning, the 26th inst, are requested
to have their shipments of crates ready IN Della
ware at stations along the Delaware railroad, by
Wednesday noon, the 25th inst, 30
that special train of eight cars,
each car containing three hundred and
fifty crates can be run up to the steamship
wharf in Philadelphia same afternoon aud crates
loaded on board of steamer The size OF crate
by l3 inches and 23 or 2315 to p inches long:
Ordinary sized peach crates will be admitted II
they should differ in size "a inch. 1t would be
to the interest of all who ship to have clean new
crates and their names and places where shipped
stenciled on each end of the crate. Each person
who intends to ship will be required to- deposit
in the Middletown Bank, on or before tuesday,
the oath inst, one dollar per crate, subject to
the order of the Chairman of the Committee, to
pay freight in advance, rs required by the
American Steamship Line.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
The phiiadeIpbi = ana saiem Line.

A NEW STEAMER TO De BUILT-PUsEY, JONES
~ co. TO PUT A NEW HULL ON THE MAJOR
REYBoLD.
A special dispatch from Salem to the Phila-
delphia Erening Bulletin says
The Delaware City, Salem and Philadelphia
Steam Navigation Company intend building a
new steamer to ply between Salem and Philadel-
phia. An engine was purchased for her at auc-
ton, in Maryland some time ago !, it had
been in use but little over year, and is pro-
nounced by expects to be very superior piece
Of machinery. They advertise i'll Wilmington,
Chester and Philadelphia for a proposal for the
construction of the steamer They want her on
the route by next summer.
They have also signed contract with Messrs.
Pusey, Jones & Co., of Wilmington, for wood
en- hull for the Major Reybold: 1t is to be built
over her present iron hull. The material used
will also be heightened Is feet, and an upper
saloon added. This will be done when she Is
withdrawn from the line this winter, and will
make her as comfortable, safe and fast a boat as
there is on the Delaware.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
Political Notes.

Fall official returns from Kentucky give Mo-
creary, Democrat SO, 139 majority for Governor
50 Democrats and 10 Republicans are elected to
inc House. The majority for McCreary IL less
tAan that Of 1s7l-the last Governors election
ana considering the very earnest canvass made
" tho Democrats, it is highly encouraging TO
tho Republicans.
Ihe secret political organization, that has its
councils" i'll all the wards of Baltimore, ls now
l9oklhg after suitable candidates for the City
council. Tho nominations Will probably pe
Waue turing the present week.
.9ldge Kelley is not making successful tour
OF the West with his imitation speech His audi
ehce at Chicago on Friday evening only num-
bere4 about three hundred, and the majority
were tnete rather from curiosity than sympathy.
correspondent of tho Baltimore Gazette, a
leading Democratic paper, has been travelling
tntough Ohio, and after a careful examination
VI the situation, throws up the sponge. He
Ffys that Democratic defeat in that State IS IN
,,EIlahe, and it is 80 conceded by the leading
bcmocrats
Tho Cincinnati Enquirer expresses itself vii
.,iiH to swap Thurman for Kelley and thinks
,hA- tho Democrats would get tho best OF th'
bargain.
1t Is up hill work for man to fill the Demo
'Iatc bull this year. Down East he must be
rulhl on the license question; in New YORK nc
Is reNiled and hooted at by the orthodox in Dem
1rralic faith # he favored greenbacks; while II
'lho 10 mention hard money brings down upol
ul'h tho wrath of the faithful, all the way iron
as once hard money Bill Allen to the horny
handed Sam Caray
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
FELTON, Items.
Correspondence Of the Coz meicial.l
nrI

[CoTresponlence OF the Col melcial.l
FELTON, DEL, Aug. ID.
FELTON, presents a lively appearance now be-
cause of the great number Of fruit-growers That
daily come into her borders TO consgn their
multitudinous crates OF peaches to larger cities
and receive the ne vs. concerning sales. None OF
the growers have made much on the early crop /;
m fact. some haye not even paid expenses,
owing principally to the bad condition III when
IL reached the market. AS other and petter
varieties come OH it is hoped they will obtain
better prices. 49,, =. ...,-.o,s
A colored camp. meeting has been in progress
for fan days. but discontinues to-day. lester-
day train OF six cars came from your city laden
with colored people, who, together with tho
colored population of the vicinity. sweled the
woods to its utmost capacity. -,
The fall term OF school at the Seminary VIII
bepin on the 9th Of next month, aud VIII pc con,
duoted by Professors Henry Collins, A. b., anu
!. Craig, Jr, A. b., whose prospect Tor larB
number of students at the Seminary is greater
than at first imagined. This institution 10 no"
under the management Of regular graduates ahu
thorough and experienced instructors ana WIN
supply demand greatly valued IN our COM
munity. -, ... tau down
Harry Severn, a lad ten years OF age, fell down
between the cars, on Wednesday last, and wat
bruieed about the head considerably, but mol
seriously, vt. ,,. .u,oire
| miles from here, are in order now, People con-
| greoate there, from miles around and spend the
days every Thursday during this month. IN hsh'
| ing. bathing, plays and frequently get dreheh
| ing. at night repair to their homes well salieHeu
| with their day sport. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
SECOND EDITION.
city Politics.

CONSULTATION OF TEMPERANCE MEMO PRoBA-
BILITY OF A TEMPERANCE CANDIDATE.
A conference of persons prominent in the
Temperance movement was held last evening,
at d. t. Hawkins Office, Mr.. Fl. granting it for
the purpose, though not himself present. Only
a few persons attended, and the proposition to
nominate an independent Temperance CANDIDATE
seemed to be generally dlsapproved. The
names of persons VINO it was thought would
be available for the candidacy were cam
vassed including that Of Wm 3. Hilles, (who,
we are assured, would not accept it, Robert b.
Mcdonnell strongly expressed the opinion that
the choice Of Mayor lay between the two cam
didates now nominated, and that of the two, MIR.
Valentine was in all respects preferable
He criticised severely Col. Whiteleys support
OF the liquor business, especially his patronage
of Mealley's unlicensed saloon, on 9th street OPP
posite the Clayton House. No action was taken
toward nominating candidate, and 1t ID under
stood none will be, bat a committee was appoint
ed to Interrogate Messrs. Valentine and White
ley.
The Seventh Ward Democrats held meeting
at the Friendship engine-house, last evening,
Thos. j. Bowen presiding. Jas. w. Ware, John
Pyle and Isaac Price were appointed committee
to report Ward candidates to another meeting
on Saturday evening. Resolutions endorsing
the city ticket were adopted.
The Democrats of the First Ward held meet
ing last night, and nominated the following
ticket For Council, David Irelan Inspector
Richard Burton, Jr; Assistant Inspector, Jas.
A. Rourke.
The Sixth Ward Democrats also made their
nominations, last evening Council, Chas. Nc
Closkey Inspector, 7. M. Ogle; Assistant In
spector, w. II. Lee.
The Democrats OF the second Ward held a
meeting at the FELTON, House, last evening, VIM
Bradford presiding. Robert p. Tawresey, John
]. Healy, and Daniel Callahan were appointed a
committee to name candidates for Council and
other ward officers, to report to meeting on
Saturday evening. A finance committee was also
appointed and it was resolved to vote by ballot
at the nomination.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

The Rockford, Rock Island and st. Louis Rail
road was sold at auction, at Chicago, yesterday
under decree of court on foreclosure of mort
gage 1t was purchased for the German bond
holders for 81 1920, 600.
The Cotton Exchange of Memphis removed
yesterday to its new building, which is said &c
be the finest of the kind in the country except
ing that at Savannah.
Fl Il. Helmbold, the famous Buchu man, who
lately returned from Europe, has been adjudgee
insane and locked up at Kirkbrides.
Edwin Booth, the great tragedan, was thrown
from his carriage yesterday in New York, and
seriously injured
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
Seaside Conference.

FREE RIDE AND WEEKS GRATurToUs BOARD
OFFERED MINISTERS AT SEA GROVE.
The Sea Grove Association gives notice
through its President, Mr.. Whilldin, that all the
ministers or laymen OF evangenlical denomina-
tions who can attend free conference of menu
bers of Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Epsco-
paan, German Reformed, Methodirt aid other
Protestant churches on August 25th,. at Sea
Grove, Cape May, New Jersey, that their ex-
penses from Philadelphia to Sea Grove VIII be
paid and board there gwen to them for week
without charge. The purpose of the convention
is the discussion and interchange of views upon
"The interests of Christ's kingdom in relation
to Romanism, infidelity, the Sabbath, the Bible
in schools, the temperance cause, Christian
upiou Sc -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
The IS nrnshsaT D PassIng Cape Way.
aIAKIN's ATLANTIC HOTEL,

McaAKINe ATLANTIC HOTEL
CAPE MAY, Aug. IA.
The new Morgan steamer Brds'.ed', which left
the Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. yards, at Will
mngton, on Saturday morning, passed the hotels
here at 80 in the afternoon, in fine style, colors
flying, and received salute of many guns from
the cannons on Cakes pier, at Congress Hall.
which she answered with dozen booming guns
and also saluting the Atlantic Hotel the pro-
prietor having many acquaintances on board.
JOHN MoMAKIN.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
Maryland Politics.

DEMOCRATIC NoMISATIoNs IN KENT COUNTY.
The Kent county Democratic convention az
sembled at Chestertown, yesterday, and made
the following nominations For State Senator,
W. T. Hepbron for House of Delegates, Levin
Usilton and Stephen Boyer for Sheriff, Phllip
Medders for States Attorney, III. W. Vickers
for Judges of the Orphans Court. Robert Mich
olson, i. j. Schallcross, and J. Il. b. Wilson ;
for County Commissioners, W. o. Lucas, I. r.
Dixon, and I. Rommil Strong for County Sur
veyor, z. II. Gresham.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
PaIi, Hallway Cars.

Paris is delighted with its new America
tramways, which are well patronized by peop
of all classes. The most successful OF the neY
lines is that running on the Boulevard MAJ
esherbes Its cars being well filled at all honr5 %
than those in use here, and are painted in darl
brown picked with red. In one respect the
nossess an advantage over ours, and that ID II
never being over-crowded-onlya as many person
being permitted to enter AZ can find seats.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

The new schedule of freight rates to the West
agreed on by the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn
sylyanis Railroad Companies, went into enec'
yesterday.
The schedule of assets and liabilities oil Dun
can sherman A. Co., filed in the Common Pleas
Court of New York yesterday, makes the debts
of the firm "a, $40, 1873 90 !; nominal assets, sz,'
119 96S, ,O4 actual assets 42,e35, 1858 53.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
Police Cont.

Thos Hinesley, and Charles McColum were
each fined so cents for Drunkenness.
Charges of keeping disorderly house and
tippling house were preferred against Ann
JONES' but the testimony was insufficient and the
charges were dismissed.
Samuel McLane was held in S400 foI Court on
charge of keeping dsorderly house, and for
keeping tippling house he was fined 500 and
costs.
Jno Lybrant, for disorderly conduct on the
base ball grounds, Yesterday, was fined W and
peace bonded in $500.
Alexander Hawkins for tresspass on the prop
erty of John Wales was fined IS and held IN
5000 to abstain from the premises in the future.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

1t will be seen from the above that in some
instances the advance is AZ great as one hundred
per cent; it is, however, the same hgure from
which reduction was made when tho opposition
was first started. Philadelphia and Baltimore
do not appear in the list, because no reduction
was made in the charges to these. cities, the
amount OF business done with them justifying
special rate which has been and still remains
rniforn,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Rev. L. T. Kenney continues to improve and
his ultimate recovery is confidently anticipated
Those having boys to educate should send to
Prof. Fetterolf Of Andalusia Hall for circular
Of his school.
Mrs. Levi Todd is said to he in fair way of
recovery from the injuries sustained in her late
runaway accident.
Tho Women's Temperance Union meets, to-
morrow. at corner of 9th and Shipley streets, at
four o'clock, p. M.
Joseph Hyde, Chief Engineer of the Water
Works, advertises for proposals for furnishing
clay for ''pudaling" the new basin.
The Moonlight Excursion Of Lincoln Lodge,
X. of p, takes place, this evening, on the Eel.
ton, leaving the wharf at 8 O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
EInan ctAl.
PRICK OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YORK, August II.
Gold opened, this morning at $1.13.
FURNISHED by Cralge, johnson Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market sts.l
LONDON, 1890 p. NJ, Aug. II.
Oonsols for money, 95 1-6; for account 951s
U. S. 500 of 1865. s1.O75s do. of '67, coupon,
81 OsI. 1O-4O's, s1O49l New IS of 81, S1.059s.
Erie shares 1499s preferred, 81. N. Y. Central,
"a. Market strong.
FRANKFORT August H.
u. & 5.2Os Of 1862, 98T.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
The Gencrai Crop Prospcct.

IA the crop reports received at the Agricultural
~ nplartment show that the corn crop throughout
s'e % country is about 96 per cent. of an average.
sll the wheat crop 92. The tobacco crop will
eAleei the average about 20 per cent. There is
u'nslaerable increase in the wool clip, especially
:" Ihe South and West. and on the Pacific Coast.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
FOURTH EDITION.
The TeIegraphIc Advance.

COMPARATIVE RATES TO CITIES IN WHICH wILM1No-
ToHIASs ARE INTERESTED.
Manager Westbrook has furnished US with
statement showing the increase both in the
Western Union and the Atlantic and Pacific Co.'S
telegraph rates to some OF the points in which
Wilmingtonians are the most interested. 1t ID
as follOwH
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

20. o. F.-The annual session of the Grand
Lodge l. o. o. f., Of the United States, will be
held at Indianapolis, Ind. beginning on the
2Oth OF September. Excursion tickets will be
issued good from the 10th of September to the
goth Of October, from Wilmington at $22 and
Philadelphia at 1928. Application must be made
to James B. Nicholson, Philadelphia. to secure
them, but persons residing in this city and who
desire such tickets may leave their names and
cash with Isaac W. Halam, at the Western
Union Telegraph Office.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

GIVEN up AS DEAD.-William McClelland, the
father-in. law OF Richard Howes, of Chester, who
has been missing since Monday OF last week.
says that ne and his family have given up all
hopes OF ever seeing Howes again. MIR. Nc
Olelland is of the opinion that his son-in-law has
been fonllY dealt with.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
That Sedative Mixture.

IT. Howard, resident physician Of the st.
',"us 'n, Insane Asylum, who administered the
.o,lnn mixture to eleven of the inmates of that
uslltulon on Saturday night, from the effect Of
",i "I'en Tour died, is severely censured All the
., Ier n patients have recovered from the effects
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

DEATH OF Ex- CORONER MOORE Coroner
John Moore died at his residence Shipley
street above 9th, this morning, after somewhat
protracted illness. He was in his S4th year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

FUNERAL OF HORACE BiNNEY.-The funeral OF
the late Horace Binney, of Philadelphia, took
place at the Church of st. James the Less Falls
of Schuylkli, yesterday, and was attended by a
large number of prominent citizens. The SER
vices were conducted after the manner OF the
Episcopal church, and the interment was made
without ostentation. Right Rev. William Henry
Odenheimer, d. D., Bishop of the Diocese OF
Northern New Jersey, the former pastor OF Mr
Binney while the latter attended St. Peters
Church Rev. Thomas L. Davies. ID. D., Kew.
Alexander James Miller and Rev. Robert Terry
assisted in the exercises.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
Edwin Booth.

HIS INJURIES LESS SERIOUS THAN REPORTED.
NEW YORK., Aug. IT.
The injuries of Edwin Booth, who WAS thrown
from his carriage In New York, yesterday, were
less serious than at first reported. He will be
all right again in few days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

EXCURSION FROM READISG.-On Saturday last
an excursion was made from Reading to this
city via the Wilmington & Reading II. II. There
we're not more than two hundred and fifty on
the train, about two hundred and twenty-five Of
whom got out at Seeds Bridge and went over to
the Brandywne Summit camp-meeting
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

BnEAKDowN ON THE QUEEN ANNE's r. R.-Af-
ter the arrival at Townsend, yesterday afternoon,
Of the train east on the Queen Anne's X. H., the
locomotive was run out to the turn table to be
turned around, but after it was fully on the table
gave way beneath the weight and preciptated
the locomotive to the bottom, where it still re-
mains. The excavation is probably two feet
deep, and no little difficulty will be experienced
in getting the locomotive out again. 1t was on
ly a few days ago that the turntable was newly
braced and strengthened.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
Syria.

THE CHOLERA PLAGUE ABArrNo.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. IT,
Advces from Syria report that the cholera is
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17

Rock HILL CoLLEaE.- institution, under
the care and management of the Christian
Brothers, il located at Ellicott City, Md Board
and tuition are 1860 per year. Studies will be
resumed September 9Th. Those having children
to educate should send for a catalogue.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
FIFTH EDITION.
France.

TRIUMPH OF THE CONSERVATIVES IN THE COUNCIL
EIEuT1oN.
PARIS, Aug. II.
The Presidents OF the Councils General were
elected in many departments, yesterday. The
returns 30 far received indicate that majority
Of those elected are Conservatives.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
New AaveruIsemenIs, To-day.

new WAaverIIsemenLs, To-day
tatement-Artisans Savings Bank
ID vidend notice
Bowmans City lem
Death notices
Card Photographs-M W Garrett
Bowmans brevitie5
Gouert brevity
Taln8ll's brevily
deNormandie's breyty
Webb's b'evity
Brevity-Dubell
Fullmers brevlty
Walnut furniure-Ent Mnf Co, brevity
Adairs brepity
Be WIS., to-day-City Item
Card-Rockhil Col ege
Andalueia Hall-Card
Wanted-Boy to attend office
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-17
The NIississippi's Flood.

The Mississippi river at Memphis subsidized
yesterday a OF an inch, and it was hoped
steady decline would begin to-day. 1t was re-
ported that water was "running across the necks
Of Devils Elbow" 80 miles below Memphis. and
this gave rise to some apprehension that chan
mel would be cut through which would shorten
the river about twenty-five miles and cause
sudden rise above.