Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-10

burg, yesterday, to tell Governor Iartranft tbs
there was no need for troops in that region. II
sent them home to convince tho sheriff Of LII
Herie conniy-who called for the aid of troop
of the accuracy OF their statement and ae
sured them that as soon an he was satisfied tina
the peace could be kept by the civil authorities
he would send the militia home. instanter.
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AmusementS
RE ENGAGEMENT BY THE DIVORCE COMPANY
The Furblsh Company have made anothe
engagement for two evenings at the Oper
House fixing the dates on the 23rd and 2Ith inst
On both evenings. instead of "Diyorce" TIN
Two Orphans will be played, for the bette
presentation of which special scenery is carrie,
along by the Company. The play has had a yer,
Ancces full run in New York, and is now wit
messed by crowded houses in Philadelphia.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Geo. $. Hagany. Esq, has been appointed
Notary pnblic by Governor Cochran.
stated meeting of Executive Committee oi
the Delaware Institute OF Mechanic Arts will be
held this, tSatuniay) evening at Z 30 o'clock, in
their room, Bradford's Building, 3rd and King
streets.
SEVERE FALr--James Stewart, we'll known
road yesterday in fit, and badly cut his head.
lie was taken up and conveyed to Ills home
FIRE ALARMS alarm of fire sounded at
upsettng of an oil lamp at, it is said 313 Tatnall
street. No damage resulted. The alarm earlier
III the evening was false.
OuR FRUIT AT THE CENTENNIAL-Tte fruit
growers of the Milford Association realize the
importance of having the Peninsulas fruit pro-
duets properly represented at the Centennial,
and for the next topic of discussion, ON May5tli,
have selected "IIow to Prepare for the Cen
tennal."
The FARM wonK.-An extensive farmer in
New Castle hundred informs us that his work is
now about as far forward as at this time in 1873
He sowed his oats then ond now, on the same
day, March 7. Last year he sowed a few. days
earlier. He thinks these was never better
promise for fruit of all kinds.
INQUEsT.-Deputy Coroner Groves held an in
quest yesterday afternoon, at 406 Orange street.
over Eliza Jane, a child about years of age of
Richard Jones, WHICH had died suddenly few
hours previous Although not confined to its
bed the child had been unwell for some time and
a verdict from natural causes was rendered.
MACADAsrIzrNd OF FRENCH STREET RESUMED
During the fair weather of the past week. the
contractors for macadamizing French street
have resumed operations, which were broken OIL
between Fifth and Sixth streets is well under
way, and it is expected that tile street will be
finished by mid summer.
PARDoNED by THE PPEsIDENT.-Th President
has pardoned VIM. Ellegood convicted in the
L. S. Court, last January, of smuggling, and
sentenced to three months imprisonment, and
he was released from the New Castle jail this
morning. The pardon was recommended by
u. $. District Attorney Higgins, in consdera-
ton OF Ellegood h impaired health.
The DAY CAsE-U. s. District Attorney Hig
gins concluded his argument in the Day case,
yesterday afternoon, in support of his motion
for new trial. Hon N. b. Smith
ers opened for the defendants, this
morning, and is still speaking. A report of
his argument will appear in Mondays CONNER
cIAL az well as a general review of the other
arguments
THE New York EvANaELrsrs Ball of
New York preached to large congregation last
night at the Union NJ Il. church. The series of
services will be continued this afternoon at 3,
and this evening at ~ and to morrow at 10l2;
DIR. Ball will again occupy the pulait of the same
church. In the afternoon, at Az, he and his
companions will hold general religious meet
ing in Grace M. L.. church. to which all are iny-
ted.
HELp THE CENrENNfAL.-Onr State Legisla-
ture and City Council have now done their duty
towards helping the Centennial. Our cltzel 8
bHbuiu HOW give iHlb HdlleT bnelT euTuebb COLI
sideration and endeavor to help Delaware TO a
place on tho " Roll of Honor " with the other
States that have helped this roat National En-
terprise Boughman, Thomas II Co. are general
Centennial Agents for Delaware, with whom all
subscriptions can be left.
EPISCOPAL SERVICES. Episcopaiaus of
New Castle county arc looking forward to a ser-
les of interesting religious services during the
meeting of their Northern Convocation in Della
ware City on the Goth and 2lst of this month.
Delegations of the clergy and laity are expect
ed from Kent and Sussex and the occasion
promises to be one of marked interest.
bishop Lee will hold confirmation in the Old
Swedes' Church on Wednesday evening, April
2sth. Services at ~ o'clock.
of Seaford, Nos. 10. 7O11. 1902, and 102ls, were
united, by an act of the recent Legislature, and
on Saturday, the following Commissioners were
elected j y. Nicholson, NJ. Colbonrn. Hugh
Martin, 7. u. Harper, N. H. Brown. II. W. Ba-
kerr H. l.. Hopkins. The Board met on Monday,
and elected DR.. Martin President; III. W. Baker,
Treasurer; Ii. H. Hopkins, Assessor; II. r.
Harper, Collector. 1t was decided to lay Il tax
Of $1,000, and committee was appointed to
view sites suitable for new school building.
PERSONAL Mr. Ferris, of the COMMERCIAL,
is remained at IIibernia, on the st. Johns.
(Fla, until the present time, but he will leave
on Monday for Aiken, ). O., to make stay
there of about two weeks after which he ex-
poets to leave for home arriving hero early in
May
Geo. q. Lobdell, Jr WHO graduated at the
Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College, and
has recently been completing his education in
Europe, has returned home, and proposes to
engage in business either here OF in North Car
dina.
DELAWARE FRUIT BRANDY-The product of
the distlleries of Kent and Sussex counties, of
which there was little less than the average
quantities produced last year. has all been dis
posed OF and the market is bare with an active
demand The prices obtained by the distillers
was much better than for several years past,
and it is probable that with good fruit crop
this year. the business of dstng will be large
ly engaged in The apple and peach brandy
made in this State is much superior to that pro-
duced in most other localities, and this fact hay
ing become known abroad, the demand for ship
ment is yearly increasing. One distiller in this
county had an order last fall for package of
his peach brandy, from Brigham Young, and it
ID not improbable that the Prophet is now find
ing consolation for the loss of his Ann Eliza in
thls deectable Delaware beverage. milford
NpteS.
The New Jersey Legislature yesterday ad-
i'urned finally.
he President will leave Washington for Mass
achusetts next Friday, to attend the Centennial
celeDratiQl N fia hatt nf ayn nI