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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
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John ROACH TO BE ExoNERATED FROM ALL
BLAME OF IaIpERFEor CONSTRUCTION.
Some weeks ago, the Pacific Mail Steamship
Go. sont ont TO San Francisco two engineers to
examine INTO the cond,ti of the " "hogged
(broken bacled) CITY Of Peking, which is under
going repairs at that place. The special object
OF the investigation WAS to determine whether
tne city of Pehing was imperfecty constructed
by hor Duildera John Roach ~ Son, of Chester;
Tho engineers hsve performed the duty assigned
them, a COMMERCIAL reporter was informed at
Chester, yesterday afternoon, by q gen
teman likely to know, AMI in tho re-, re,
port which they will present they VIII
axonerate tile builders from all blame
for tho present condition of tho ship. Tho
story of loose rivets is said to bo greatly exag-
gerated, and the present weakened condition
OF the ship is ascribed to the manner OF her
loading. Ii is now concluded that the wooden
decks which wore put into these ships did NOT
give sufficient strength to their great
length and size, and the opinion Is expressed
that iron decking would have averted much OF
the injury which has bsen sustained. Iiio@ CW
Of Peting is now undergoing thorough repairs,
including the placing in her of iron decks, ant
it is believed that when she i'd launched again
she will be perfectly sea-worthy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

White League Ottreges.

Ex-REBEIs or MISSISSIPPI sIAudHTrRiNd THE coI.-
oRED PEOPLE.
There ia no doubt that shocking buteheries OF
the coiored people have taken place i'll Mlssls-
eippi, Governor Ames has asked help OF the
General Government to maintain order. The
following dispatch gives some details OF the
present situation
JACKSON, MISS, Sept. S-There has been no
threatened rising of negroes. The report OF NO
grocH marching upon Byram is false. Tho shef-
i'll fed 1870 refugees this morning. There are
many others in town. Five negroes came in to-
day from beyond Raymond and report being
pursued by armed mon and hounds. There Ii
u much better feeling OF security in this city
but people from the country report that armel
bands are still riding about. The labor on th'
plantations is still suspended, laborers not ye
leaving the woods and swamps.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
suicide Mania IN baltimore.

TWO GERMAN sALooN-KEEPERs INTENT ON DE-
HTRuCTIoN
Tho suicidal mania is prevailing in Balti-
moro to an alarming extent. A German saloon
keeper Yesterday swallowed four ounces of laud-
anum in the presence of his family, and soon
afterwards fell into a sleep from which he never
awoke. Although man of dssipated habits,
he seems to have been in his right mind when
he took the poison. Mary Schinnick, a German
woman, also a saloon keeper. attempted to take
her life by cutting her neck with knife, but the
wound not being fatal, she tried the effect of an
e-pick on her skull, but not being able to eff
feet serious injuries with this instrument, she
seized hatchet and was about to finish the
work, when she was disarmed and sent to the
hospital, where she attempted to jump out of
the window. The wretched woman WAS suffer-
ing from delrium tremens.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
u,ne pennsyIvania Dcmocrats.

The State Convention of the Democrats OF
Pennsylvania met at Erie yesterday The paper
money mon elected tho temporary Chairman
The Hon. Hendrick b. Wright OF Luzerne was
made permanent Chairman. On taking the
chair he spoke ON finance, balancing ms renarhs \,
hard money and paper money men. lie urgec
Chat , specie payments be kept ever in view anf
that an aggressive campaign be fought. The ad
option Of a platform and the making Of nomina
tions was postponed till to-day. Goi, MOVES yer wa, ,ii
nomjn alton for Governor, and Gov. Bigler next
The question is complicated to al eextraord,nai,.
extent however. In the evening finance plank
like that of the OHIO Democrats, was ohered ant
debated in comm ittee. Nothing was deciaeu.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
SECOND EDITION.
Charlie Ross.
A RgooKL7S WOMAN TEsTIFIEs THAT She sAW
SUCH BOY WITH wEsrERvELr.

4 RgooKLYS WOMAN TEsTIFIEs THAT SHE sAW
SUCH BOY WITH wEsrERvELr.
In tho Westcrvelt trial, in Phlladelphia, yes-
terday the most important witness was Mrs.
Luc,etia s. Peer, of Brooklyn, whose evidence
caused great sensation in Court The sub
stance of it was al follows
l saw the prisoner on the 9Th OF July, in
Brooklyn / took an uptown horse car at CITY
Hall to go to the upper part OF brooklyn seated
opposite me in the Car was man and child !
recognize the prisoner, William Westervelt, as
that man the child WAS very fair, with dark
eyes, light soft, curly hair, and about four Years
old the child had on brown linen suit, shoes
and stockings over the linen suit was drawn a
blue cotton sack he lhad no hat on; the man
never spoke to the child but once the child
cried, and lie turned to it and said, " Hush,
hush" the child seemed frightened at him. and
screamed, and the man said, "Go see mamma,
30 see mamma = the child stopped screaming
then, and Westeryet took some crackers out
Of his pocket and gave it; the child ate the
crackers and was quiet whom we came to North
Fourth street he left the car, carry
ing tho child on His arm North
Fourth street is in that part OF
Brooklyn known az Williamsburg think had
read OF the abduction OF Charlie Ross, but
didn't remember it at the time photographs
of Charlie Ross were here handed to the Wit
ness i these pictures bear very strong re-
sembance to the child saw in the car on the
6th of july. and consider them very good like
nesses
AN IAIpoRTANr wITNEss.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. s. - Detective Lion
OF tho Now York Police, arrived hero to-
night with Harry A. Hartman. an ex-poceman
OF the Tenth Precinct. Hartman will be the
most important witness for the prosecution thai
has been produced, if he will tell all he knows
about tile case
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
FELTON, Items.
Correspondence Of the Commercial.
TErrnN DEI, Sent

Correspondence of the Commercial.
TELToN, DEL Sept. 8.
Peach shipments are growing smaller, ana Dy
tl,e decrease in the supply they commanding
a better price, The shipments from this station
alone have boon OH All average of four ears POI
day. ...-.-.....,. -.
The growers have commenced shipping grapes
tho yield of which promises to be qule large. .,.
A colored cnnp-ineeting is in progress at Sip
,,les woods about one mile east OF here, undei
tie Free Gospel persuasion. 1t is very largely
attended. Oh sunday evening ii ght occurred
on the gr und i'll which some got pummelleo
about the head.
with a larger number of students than 1t hat
lad for Years. 1t pronises to be, under M
management of the present Principals. one OF th
leadi, educational institutions in Delaware.
Ship saving business is getting quite dul
with MIR, Waldeman. j.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

There was no gold transferred from New York
to Francisco yesterday. The Sub-lreasury at
San Francisco is left with good working bal
ance, ana the amount saved the Government in
express charges by the recent transfers is stated
at $f50,000
Rev. W. W. Randall. revival preacher at
Westerville, Maine, was yesterday arrested, on
suspicion Of counterfeiting, by the United States
detectives. He was charged with altering and
passing 81 bills changed to $5s.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

The North Carolina Constitutional Conven-
ton completed its organization yesterday, all
the officers being Democrats. A motion by the
Republicans to adjourn sine die was defeated
by strong party vote. Tho Convention will
no doubt proceed to remodel the Constitution Of
State, but as the two parties are so very evenly
divided it is not probable any violent change
will be made.
meeting eulogistic OF the late Mr.. Ralston
was held last night at San Francisco. state
ment of the affairs of the Bank Of California
may be expected by September 10Th, and it il
| expected that about the same time this bank and
| the new Bank of Nevada will begin business.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
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Tho NhiO EnimpRigII.

CANTON, Ohio Sept. s.-Goy Stewart i. Wood
ford, of New York, is addressing an immense
audience here tonight on hard money. Trains
from the initiation iron regions have brought
hundreds to tho town, aud 1000 is Il low estimate
of those present, including clubs from Massil'ol
and Alliance. There is great enthusiasm mani
fested and Stark County ID confident OF victory
The committee have resolved to push the hard
money question more strnogly. There il nc
doubt that every hour strengthens the Repub,i
can cause in Ohio and Gen. Woodford intend'
to contine himself to the rd.money issue.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
M Rlnes

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE OF MILLS AND LUMBER.
CALAIS, Me-, Sept. Q.
The largo shingle mill owned by Messrs. Eaton
4 Sons, at Barring, and two water mills with
800 900 feet of lumber were burned, last night.
The loss is $4,000. The insurance is ten thou-
sand dnllara
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

LOCAL BASE BALL NorEs.-The Quicksteps
have no more games for this week, the opportu-
nifty to arrange one with the Kane Club having
been passed in the hope of another game with
the Trenton. This is also Off.
On Tuesday the Quicksteps start out on a
short tour, playing the Actives at Reading on
that day, the Experts, Of Harrisburg, in that city
on Wednesday. and the Pottsville club OF
Potteville, probably on Thursday.
The game between the Edgmoor club and the
Bank Clerks of Wilmington will take place on
the Quckstep's new grounds and not at Edg-
moor as stated.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

THE COUNCIL CoMMITrERs.-rhe Democratic
caucus made but little progress, yesterday
afternoon, in the formation OF the Council Com
mittees Its attention WAS chiefly directed to the
paciiication of its own elements, which seems
to have been successfully accomplished, and
the selection of candidates for clerk and bailif.
Another session was held, last night, we are
told, and another is to take place. this after
noon. The slate has not yet been fixed, and
there seems to be no change ill the indications
of YESTERDAY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
,rne New Jersey Vote.

The New Jersey election resulted in carving
all the constitutional amendments by maJoritlos
ranging from 10000 to 10000. The " five coun-
tyn mortgage tax amendment was carried, Al
thoueh there were large majorities against it in
the iiyo counties affected, as the remainder oil
tbe State voted heavily for it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

FURTHER NOTES FROM OUR PRIVATE SCHOOLS
In his rounds among the schools, on Monday,
the COMMERCIAL reporter called and obtained
data at Prof Harknesss Academy, which in his
report was accidentally admitted. That institu-
ton opened with its average large reopeniag at
tendance of former years and with more sub
stantial promise OF success than at any time
heretofore, Prof Hardness expressed the opin-
ion that the institution would maintain its rela-
tive rank "as the most popular and success
ful in our State" while it was 30
well reorganized and its teaching
exercises 30 largely contributed to by its most
experienced teachers that in thoroughness and
high grade of scholarship it was sure to excel
its former prestige. Two other TEACHERS nave
been added to the talented faculty, whose
names appear in another column. We congratu.
late Prof. Harkness upon his we'll merited
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

WOUNDED by A GuN.-John Dougherty, about
15 years of age, residing at Third and Madison,
met with an accident, Yesterday, while cunning
for reed birds, by which the end of thumb was
blown of and the middle finger of one hand was
split open. The gun, which was already
cracked, bursted in fragments and this produced
tle Mnuud.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

Col. LLOYD TILGHMAN INJURED.-Col. Lloyt
Tilghman. of Centreville, Md, was thrown from
his carriage near that town, yesterday, whit
riding out with his daughter Miss Mamie. II
endeavoring to rein out of the way Of couple
of OK teams his carriage was driven against +
stump and upset. both the occupants being
thrown violently to the ground. 1t is fearet
that Col. Tilghman was injured internally.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

Excursion OF PEACH GROWERS TO READINd.-
The Reading Times, of this morning, which pro-
baby gets its information from z. Med. Roberts
who went up to Reading yesterday, prints this
item A large excursion party Of Delaware peach
growers is now being organized in Now Castle
county, Delaware, to visit the Berks County
Fair next week. A letter received yesterday an.
nounces that tickets are selling rapidly, and
there will be large number OF excursionists.
The party is expected to arrive via the Whining.
ton and Reading Railroad on Wednesday, and
will remain here for several days. Arrangements
are being made for the proper reception OF the
visitors in this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

The Wilmington market is more sluggish to-
day than for some time past. The sales are
small, and tho dealers have large stocks on
hand Still prices are moderately fair and re-
main firm. The receipts by rail, this morning
amounted to 1900 baskets and 20 crates. Ship
ments in crates are fast waning it having been
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the growers
that the fruit sells better in baskets. Quotations
are made OF sales in baskets at from 20 to 20
cents, with some fancy lots at one dollar In
crates peaches are selling at from 40 cents 10 IL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
Dailv .GeWwHtiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard M. JWIkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
h= Francis c. Ferris.
W. For Tsrms, etc., see Second Page
jeff Duyis is a soft-rponey man and wants in
llation SO complete bankrupt naturally takes
that position.

The Missonrians at Desota including rom
nants Of "Pap" PRICES rebel army. having got
JEFF Davis yesterday to speak at their agricul-
tural fair, lie counseled concillaton. Az IA con-
cillator, jeff appears in new role. While he
was speaking his neighbors and followers IN
mississippi were shooting cololed men. That il
Cancellation with vengeance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

The State Industrial Exposition began at Gnu
cinnat yesterday, and business was IN cohse-
qnence generally suspended.
The Ninth New York Regiment OF Volunteers
tho Oldest military organization in the state,
formed in 1914, has been dsbanded, on account
OF its small membership.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

ANOTHER MEETING OF THE MARKET AssooIA-
T1oN.-The Wilmington Market House Associa
ton (Second street butchers) held another
meeting, last night, but no business of impor
tance was transacted. The assessment laid up
on the stalls, last week, was paid and the meet
ing adjourned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

THE BERKs COUNTY FAIB.-The annual fair OF
the Berks County Agricultural Society opens at
Reading on the 14th inst. ,and will continue four
days. Excursion tickets will be sold to Reading
by the Wilmington and Reading II. r. Co. which
will be good from the 14th to the 18th inst. in
,,lusiye
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
lean Pomological Society met ye,

Tho American genealogical Society met yes
terday at Chicago, nearly 800 smembers being in
attendance.
The Virginia Editorial excursion arrived at
Ralt,more Yesterday and are the guests of A. s.,
ahell Issu', of the Baltimore Sun. This morn
ing they leave for Philadelphia, and will visit
the Centennial grounds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

THE CIRcus, o-MoRRow.-To-morrow, W. W.
Coles New York and New Orleans circus exhib-
its in this city. They will enter the city hy rail
from the Delaware II. r., and will give two ex
hibitions-afternoon and evening. or courst
they will have full canvass.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
Another Failure.
IL CLOSE

A BALTIMORE FIRM OF GRAIN DEALERS CLOSE
DOORS.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 8.
W. A. Cumming 4 Co., Flour and Grain Deal
ers, suspended, yesterday afternoon, with liza
bilites believed not to exceed $4,000. The
embarrassment of the firm is said to be owing to
speculation in corn.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

MIR. Ichtenstein made mn ominently sensible
and timely address, OH taking tho chair, last
evening" in Council. Especially do We endorse
His announced purpose to restrain personality III
ebate Ii il quite time for this.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
1eaths.

GRIFFIN.--Died in Philadelphia on Monday n,
Mary E., wife of George H. grimm; Fulerai m On
Pha.
TAYIoR-At Upland, Pa on September 'lh'
Miss Hannsh Taylor, aged 30 years =.
The friends and relatives OF tine family are lu-
vlfed to attend the funeral at st. Martins Chrch
Marcus Hook, at o'clock on Friday afternoon
Those Wishing to attend from wilmington VIII
take the 2 O'cltck p. M. train.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

CoRoNER's INquEsr.-Coroner Groves held an
inquest on Tuesd " afternoon over the body Of
a child, two years DID, Of Ann NJ. Stafford, col,
ored, which had died suddenly at the home oil
it's parents in Twelfth street, between Market
and Orange A verdict of death from natural
causes was rendered.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
FIFTH EDITION.
The Mississippi TrGnbIes.

THE GOVERNMENT RELUCTANT TO INTERFERE.
WASHINGTON, Sept o.
An official telegram will probably be sent to
Gov. Ames, to-day, asking whether it is not pos
sbe he can be aided in preserving the public
peace by calling upon the law abiding citizens 30
as to avoid the necessity Of resorting to Federal
force to suppress the disturbances.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

PAYMENT TO BE DEMANDED.-Tbe disposition
of the shippers of peaches to Europe to demand
payment not only for their fruit which rotted on
the Ohio, but freight also continues to strength,
fished up a letter from Peter Wright& Sons which,
he says, indemnities the growers against loss. II
is the intention, we understand, to mako formal
demand for pay in few days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

The now doctrine OF Peace is what tho Morn
ing Herald practices il it does not prcach. The
COMMERCIAL drew its fire. momentarlly, this
morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
FOURTH EDITION.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

FIELD DAY IN THE TENTH WARD esterday
was field day in the Tenth ward-at least many
of the citizens thought 80 from The numerous
trials in fistica skill winch were made. 1t is re,
lated to us that while two young men named
King and Kelley were iu tho saloon which bears
the not very euphonious name OF " Hell .
Kitchen" a gang headed by a man
named Quinby entered and undertook to Gre
ate a light. The encounter was DELAYED
until later hour when the two crowds, King
and Kelley being at this timo in company with
man named Johnson and two by the name OF
McDonough, undertook to pass on opposite
sides of the street, but came to blows. Great
excitement WAS created in the neighborhood.
Still later in the evening other encounters took
place between the same parties at 2nd and Ad-
ans in Front street and i'll Hedgeville. The
Police are hunting the offenders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
aslarriages.

PAHKER-RoUNDs SIN Chester, Pa. Augu,t
26th, by the Rev j. Welch, William 4. Parker 10
Miss sophia Il. Rounds, both OF "a isbury Nd.
TAyJOR-uANES on the list inst, by Friends
ceremony, in presence of His Honor Mayor Law
son, of Salem, william Taylor, Editor OF the
Wooistown IN. J) Register, to Llzzle lanes, OF
Mount Airy, Salem count, NJ. j.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
Uou.,nerciaI Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8.
Flour active at full prices extras, Is 25@5 so /;
Penna. family, Sc, 506D7 80 high grades, S7.75
G875. Prime wheat steady, other kinds dull !;
old rod sl.4591. 4G; new, Sl.30. O. IN dull I;
yellow 74075c. Oats dull. Whiskey, S1.22.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Ex-AIayor Smms will-not engage in business
at present.
The first regular session of tho now Council
will be held, this evening.
The Historical Society will meet this Thurs
day,) evening, at ~ O'Clock.
The loss to the II. r. Co. by the collision at
Chester IL estimated at 100000
The chaiing among the Democrats ha. evil
IDENTIFY been powdered over and the irritation al
layed.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church. The
pastor, Rev. Isaac NJ. Haldeman, will preach
this evening. Services at IA O'Clock. The
public are cordially invited.
When Mayor Whiteley was sworn in, last night
some man not very well versed III Connci deco
rum proposed "three cheers for Mayor White
ley" or course President Lichtenstein sup
pressed them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
THIRD EDITION.
weather Record.
OLE THE SIGNAL. eERYICE

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE
WAsHISeToN, Sept. 9.
Probabilities the Middle States, slight
rise of temperature, with increasing easterly TO
southerly winds, and falling barometer
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

THE FEsTIvALs.-The rooms OF the Mission
School at Second aud Washington streets whore
a festival liz now progressing are very handsome
ly trimmed, both rooms being occupied, and hlied
with everything that can tempt the eye or tickle
tho palate Though it is receiving liberal pat
ronage, it is to be regretted that the different
churches in the city interested in the Mission DO
not give it a more hearty support. The children
of the Mission were handsomely treated, yester-
day afternoon. The festival will continuo open
this and to morrow (Friday) evenings.
The fruit and flower festival of Calvary church
opened last night with large display OF flowers,
and with everything that could tempt the innei
man. 1t was largely patronized and will con-
tinue this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

PRICE 90 AND ACCRUED INTEREST.
The company reserving right to advance.
The Pennsylvania r. r. Co. authorize the state
ment that the present issue is made for the purpose
OF paving off the entire doatng debt of the company
and all construction and equipment chalges for tIe
shows that the entire mortgage debt of the company
kmopnts tn So. 1854 "a. .T3
VI hich is secured by lien upon proper =.
y valued as per schedule lSs. 10
We have contrated with the agents of the com-
many for the sale of the above mentioned bondsanii
desire to call attention to the attractive features OF
quarterly interest payments upon the reglstere.' ere.
honds. We recommend them as cheap and reli-
able investment, .,,.,,,<,,,
ianl-1y Sixth and Market SIS, Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

OPENING or THE WILMISGroN CONFERENCE
AoADesIY.-This Institution opened on Monday
9Th of September, with ilatterns prospects. The
attendance is fifty per cent larger than at the
opeuiup last year
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

OH EQUE BOOKS ON CHEMICAL
" paper, almost as neat as engraving, printed at
h. ConxzauIAL ef1oe, cheaper than else,ohera
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09
'e'he Peach Trade.
wnMINaroN, Sept. ..

Tho following shows the distribution Of
peaches sent by rail, for the week ending Septem-
bpr 7Lh
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

THE BIBLE An. fEnsARY.-The annual meet
ing of the Delaware State Bible Society con
vened in Grace NJ. H. church this morning
Representatives are present from all parts d
tho State. Tho annual report WAS read at the
morning meeting and the usual routine business
transacted This evening public meeting vii
be held which will be addressed by Rev. e. IL
Kramer, Rev. j. al. p. Otis and lsey. DR.. slel
dem
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-09

The HOME CAMP MEErISa.-The Epworth
Stubbs preached to a large congregation yester.
day. Last evening the Tabernacle and Chapel
we're both literally crammed while many, re-
mained without Rev. t. L. Martindae preached
A number of penitents were at the altar and Six
professed conversion. DR.. Matlack preached
thin forenoon and Rev. E. Stubbs this afternoon.
Rev. ]. r. Dill will preach this evening. Tht
appointments for to morrow arc Row. j. d. hid
ney at 10. 80 A. NJ, Rev. j. b. Quigg, p. M
and Rev. Henry Sanderson in the evening. Rev
Geo r. Kramer will preach next Sabbath at 10.
80 A. M.