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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

The distieries of J. NJ. lSchmitker, Kriskamp
& Co., Frederic Mack and Henry Steinroide, at
Covington, KY, were seized by the revenue oili-
cials on Wednesday. 5.5-.,,5,
The State Temperance Reform Party OF Cali
fornia met at San Francisco on Wednesday and
nominated ticket, headed by w. L. Lovett for
Governor.
The public debt statement for July shows a
reduction of 81, 49,, ,249.
All the new mail contracts in various parts OF
the country, about 1000 in number, went into
operation yesterday. q % 80 w .s
Thirty two car loads of watermelons passed
through Atlanta yesterday, from the highlands
of Florida. for Chicago. Thirty one Floridians
accompanied the fruit to make arrangements
for trade between their State and the North
west. u - r' -. - A.nte jl37sfT
The Postmaster General has ordered his De-
parfment to be closed on tho firth OF july
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
1eaths'

u
MclNTIRE.--on the lat inst. Frank Infant son Of
II. B. and NJ. C. McIntire, aged i year months
and days. e '-- s. - = - fM
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited TO attend the funeral, from the
residence Of hls parents, No. 207 French street, on
Sunday, the 4th Inst, at O'Clock p N. Services at
the house at ~ O'Clock. -e 4, ~ tslE
THATCHER.-At his late residence In this city, on
the 1st Inst Captain VIM. Thatcher, In the s4th
The relatives Of the family and male friends of the
deceased are respectfully Invited to attend the fun
eral from his late residence in the 9th Ward, on
sunday, July 4th. Services at O'Clock, to leave the
house at 3. Interment at Rivervlew Cemetery.
LOCK KwoOD.-Bt his residence in Middletown,
Del, July 1s, 1875, Richard Lockwood IN the ssth
year of his age. n s9El- ti.t,s . K.
Fnneril services at st. AIMS p B. Church In Mid
dletown, Del, July 4th, at O'Clock p. n.o
BERN AMIN this city, on Wednesday morning,
Mary. daughter of August and 7 theresa Biermann,
In her 5th year. 4s4ia
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral, frem the
residence of her parents 4th and Tatnal Streets on
Friday afternoon. at clock, TO proceed to Carho-
| lie Cemetery on Delaware avenue. J -i-t asa
| McnONNELL-This morning, Annie c., daughter
| of Robert and Rebecca Mcdonnell, In the Both
year of her age. 1.i ta
The relatives and frlen Is of the family are re-
apectfully invited TO attend her funeral from her
fathers residence, 4l8 Market street, on Friday af-
| ternoon, at 8 O'Clock. Services at st. Andrews
| church. Iil-.s
| TOwNsEND.-On Wednesday, June 30th, 1876
| Emily M wife of Robert Y. Townsend. -
The friends and relatives of the family are re-
spectfulIy invited to attend her funeral, from the
residence of her husband, No. 51b W. Fourth street
| on Saturday afternoon, July Sd, at O'clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
The boundary Line Dispute.

THE END DRAWING NEAR AND SOLUTION TO TWO
CENTURY AGITATION ABOUT TO BE SETTLED.
[From the Baltimore American JuIy 81 r.. II
1t is stated that the Maryland and Virginia
Bounday Line Arbitration is making satisfactory
progress, and there is every probability that the
present referees of the disputed line will be able
to reach the conclusion Of a controversy between
the parties concerned which has existed for more
than two hundred years. The case is receiving
very thorough investigation at the hands OF the
respective counsel, who are preparing it for the
final action of the Board of Arbitrators.
Finding the time too brief for completing the
testimony and submitting the case for decision
by the S0th of June. fixed originally for their
meeting, the referees have postponed their next
session to the 28th of July, which will enable
counsel to complete the evidence and submit
the arguments now in preparation. Hon. Isaac
D. Jones, of counsel on behalf of Maryland, and
Hon. William J. Robertson, Of counsel for Vir-
ginia, attended by Mr.. A. B, Magruder, Commits
sioner to take the testimony, have been diigent.
| ly engaged in the examination of Witnesses at
Crisfeld, Md, and Onancock, Va, for the last
| ten days, and will resume their sessions for ad
ditional proof on tho 18th instant in this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
FOURTH EDITION.
Official Changes.

ASSERTED PROBABILITY OF JUDGE FISHER hEhof-
AL-THE ooLLEcToRsHIP OF INTERNAL REVENUE
AND OTHER REPORTED cHAN6Es.
The Philadelphia Times has the following tel
egram
WASHINGTON, July 1.-The new Treasurer, Mr..
New, it is understood, will entirely reorganlze the
Treasurer's office, and all the old confidential
clerks of Spinner will have to go. The Atty Gen.,
it is also said will make some important changes
in his department. and among the rest District
Attorney Geo. p. Fisher, Of Washington, is down
for decapitation. Secretary Delano also steps
down and out, according to Madam Rumor.
1t is absolutely certain that District Attorney
Fisher will be removed by order of Attorney
General Pierrepont, unless the President inter
feres, but even then it will be very difficult for
the President to save him unless he absolutely
forbids an investigation of the charges which
will be preferred
IN COLLECTOR PRETTrMAN's CASE,
No confirmation of the reported removal has
been made public. No official notice Or intima-
ton whatever in regard to the matter, reached
the Collectors Office by this morning mails. In
Philadelphia, yesterday, inquiry was made at the
office of Mr.. Tuition, Supervisor OF Internal
Revenue for this and other States, (the officer
who is Immediately the superior of Collector
Prettyman,) but nothing more than the news
paper report was known there, and the opinion
seemed to be that it WAS at least premature.
person in this city who might be supposed
10 KNOW Ine lnblue uintory VI any ouoib w uhneto
DR.. Prettyman, stated last evening that certain
party resident in this State but not IN this city,
and not active in politics, had been at work for
some months to effect the removal OF Collector
Prettyman and U. s. Marshal Dunn, and that
on Tuesday last he had obtained assurance that
they would both be displaced.
A large number OF letters from business men
and citizens generally were prepared last even
ing, protesting against DIR. Prettyman's removal,
and forwarded to tho administrative authorities.
few persons, who thought the Collector had
given offence by being too strict in collecting
the revenue, declined to sign letters or other
documents in opposition to the change; but the
general expression of sentiment, especially
amongst those who regularly transact business
with the Collector, was that the removal would
be highly improper, under the circumstances.
No announcement whatever, beyond mere
street rumor has been made Of the removal Of
Marshal Dunn, and as he is considered an excel
lent officer both at the office OF the Attorney
General and the Treasury Department, it is
not likely that his head is in danger. The
Marshal, as usual when under fire, ls full Of
courage, and feels no uneasy pains around his
neck, ... a's I.l+
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

Heavy Breach OF Trust,

ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
ALIEaED TO BE INyoLyED--wHy HENRY @. NOR
RIs FAILED. -s5-1s -l uHil
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-The startling inforna-
ton was made public to-day that the account
ants who have been investigating the affairs OF
Henry G.. Morris, who lately failed
and madc an assignment for the benefit
of lis creditors, had discovered that
one Alexander Erwin, whom Mr.. Morris had en-
ployed as confidential financial agent OF his
foundry business since 1871, had grossly be-
trayed bis trust, and hadappropriated to his own
use sums of money reaching in the aggregate
about 81 200, 900. Erwin had the whole business
of the place in his charge, while the pay-rolls
for labor and material purchased were
under the care of q nephew of Erwin, but con-
trolled by him. So great was the confidence re-
posed in Erwin that Mr.. Morris never Investgat-
ed his own affairs, and never took the standing
OF his business being satisfedi with balance
sheets which Erwin would present to him ct
stated intervals. ~ t-''- - 49,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

A telegram from Boston says the new hquor
license law went into operation there yesterday.
Eleven hundred licenses have already been
granted. ..- r..
Colonel E. B. Curling, quartermaster at Fort
Landers, Wyoming committed suicide on Wed,
nesday night, by cutting his throat. " Financial
embarrassment, complicating his official affairs,
is announced as the cause.
Miller Wolf, aged years, who WAS stolen
from his home in Scranton several months since,
was found in Mahanoy City on Wednesday night
in care of drunken woman. The child and the
woman have been sent to Scranton. the former
to his parents, the latter to jail.
selaer Falls, N. Y.,were burned yesterday morn
ing. Loss $4,000.
Ten Thousand dollars worth of diamonds. al
legged to have been smuggled on the last ste am-
OF from Aspinwall, wore seized in New York by
Treasury agent on Wednesday night
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
The Cily's Legal Busin ess.

irs CONDITION REPORTED TO .ooUNcn Last EVE
MING.
The annual report the City Solicitor, VIM. @.
spruance, Esq, was presented to Council, last
evening, and the printing OF so copies ordered.
The report shows the present status of the To-
gal business of the city, the cases disposed of,
&c. The action taken upon these cases.has been
from time to time reported where they have any
public interest," and they will be remembered.
The solicitor regrets the failure Of tho Legisls-
ture to pass the law exempting municipal cor
porations from attachment process, as the incon-
venienoes arising from tho lise and abuse of tho
privilege has not diminished but increased. Sew
eral conflicting attachments have been laid with
in tho year, aud old ones are still pending. Tho
recommendation for an indexing of the ordi-
nances passed since 1872 is renewed. The Sol.
citor has requested the Auditor to prepare all
accounts of more than a years standing for col
lection and tho same is being done,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
Dai(p Ge#tatertiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard N. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis O. Ferris.
~ Ror Terms, etc., ses Second Page.
Obituary.
CAPT. WILLIAM THATCHER.


Caut. VIM. Thatcher died at his residence, lin
den Knoll, in the Ninth Ward, last evening, after
AN illness of only few days of heart disease and
congestion OF the lungs. He had been COM
plaining, however, for some weeks. Capt.
thatcher was about SO years of age. He came
10 this city in early life apprentioed himself to
John Harris in the ship-building business, and
afterwards engaged in this business with his
brother by which they each accumulated consid-
erabe property. Mr.. Thatcher represented the
ninth ward in Council one year, and WAS at ono
time a member Of the Board of Education.
After the above was in type the following
was handed us by friend Of the deeased:
The Captain was man OF ability without
any advantages OF education, except those of
IL country school III Brandywino Hundred, near
" half century since, he was able to manage a
large business and retire with Il competency.
At the age OF sixteen ho was apprenticed to the
late John Harris and learned the trade OF ship
carpenter Shortly after he became ''free, he
took command Of II schooner, the Pioneer, built
hv VIM Harris, his fater-in-law, and sailed this
Ior several voyages He was employed in the
navy yard at Philadelphia for some time. where
lie no doubt gained much OF the skill and expe-
rience which made him 3 successful ship builder
After leaving the Goyornment service, he ro-
turned to Wilmington, about the year 1888, and
entered the business Of hhip-building in part
nership with his brother Albert, at the foot OF
Pine street, wuere he continued until the year
1868, when he retired. While engaged in bnsi-
neHs he was employed to inspect and superin-
tend light boats and revenue cutters, and WAS 30
skillful, that the Department sent him from
Maine to Florida to attend to building and re-
building numerous vessels. He planned
amongst others, tho celebrated cutter Harriet
Lane, and the firm OF w. IL A. Thatcher built
the immense ferry-boat employed by the p. w.
Il b. r. r. 90. to move their trains across the
Susquehanna-
After retiring from shipbnilding, the Captain
attended to his fine farm, and resided In his
handsome mansi n, overlooking the Brandywine.
He was n man of warm heart, genial DISPOSE
tion pleasant companion, and a firm friend,
We shall miss his fine manly form, and his SON
orous voice bidding q cheery welcome to his
friends as he passed along the street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
The GramEers.

HEADQUARTERS TO BE LOCATED, PROBABLY AT
( Al.4i' vel ri1 lIoUIHvILLE. afl1i on -sfdo
The Executive Committee of the National
Grange, in session at Washington,i yesterday,
discussed several questions, ,butdid not consider
the subject of removing eFhead-quarters.
1t is Understood, 20 however, s that 5the
subcommittee appointed d to Z. Investigate
the selection of louisville, Kyl Propositio ions
have been received from five orLsix Western
cities Offering to give the National Grange the
rent Of buildings and other. facilities but
it is believed the committee will finally III en-
Louisville, mainly on account Of Its central loca-
ton in relation to tho localities of the grsnges-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
Dover.

PROPOSED DREDGING OF ST. JONES' cREEK-THE
CELEBRAT1oN-BAsE BALL, ieif.f,I
Correspondence or the Commercial.
DOVER, July 2.
The citizens Of Dover and vicinity are talking
very strongly of dredging st. Jones Creek
above Lebanon, SO that it will be made naviga-
BILE. The object is to lessen the freights. 1t is
SAID that the freights can be reduced one-half
the rate that is charged by the r. u. Company.
The distance to be dredged is about three miles,
and the expense that will be incurred will not be
any drawback to the improvement. sJ 49,.
The committee on the 4th of July celebration
are sparing no means to make every arrange
ment perfect. Prof. John r. Sweeney arrived
here Wednesday evening, and has begun the
training Of the children for the jubilee.
The Smyrna club having failed to accept the
challenge of the Dover club, the game between
the two did not take place. On Monday next,
the Maple Leaf club of Wilmington will play
the Dover club on the grounds here. ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
FIFTH EDITION.
The Treasury changes.
RETIREMENT OF GENERAL sPINNEB--THE
TREASURER AT THE HEAD OF AFFAIRS.

RETIREMENT OF GENERAL. sPINNEB--THE NEW
TREASURER AT THE HEAD OF AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON, July 1.-All the money in the
Treasurers office is now being counted. About
ore hundred and twenty-five ladies arc engaged
in the business in several rooms. The count is
superintended by gentlemen especially appointed
for that service. 1t s estimated that the money
aggregated about s6U,OOO, 600, each separate
note passing through the hands of the counters
All this money is to be recounted before it is
transferred to the new Treasurer, who entered
upon his duties to-day. Many friends OF Gen
eral Spinner, the retiring Treasurer, called up
on him this morning to take leave. His retira-
cy seems to be regretted by the employees of the
bureau more than by other parties, some of
whom including latles, will be removed by the
new incumbent. Colonel Frank Jones, Assistant
Cashier, is the first to feel the effect Of the
change. His place is temporarily supplied by
Mr.. Guthrie. The bond of Mr.. New, the
Treasurer, is for $l50,000, his bondsmen being
citizens of indianapolis, including William H.
English. The Treasury Department is disturb
ed in every part, owing to the changes in Office
and removals under tho provisions of tho act
providing for the geiaral reorganization.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
new AaversIsements, To-day.


Excursion to Pennsgrove ga .Hr
Summer boarders wanted.
Notice-Wm. Beadenkopf.
Lawn mowers-Biany
Rubber door springs-Billany.
Aid oan tss0clation-Annual meeting,
Funeral notices.
Excursions on 4tb and 9Th ei July.
Oficial notica Mayor eimms.
runAel's Bitter Wine OF Iron.
Resolutions of coincidence.
A card-Geo W. Bush & Son.
Singles h Sons brevity.
deNormsndie's sale to-morrow-brevlty.
&c scream "--brevity.
Mccartney Il Kenney' brevlty
Adairs breyity.
Buxbaum's brevlty.
It, L. Robinson q Co., breyity.
Dubell-the halter.
Webb's brevity.
Fine Furniturc-brevity.
Fullmers dinners-brevity
Commercial Printing ofice-brevity.
Bowmans brevity.
Blacksmiths and Machnist wanted.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
Landenberg Items.
LAapEsBsno, N July Q.

LANDESBERo, JuIy d.
Mills TO START -Ilandenberg was juban
yesterday at the report that the court in Phila-
dephia had confirmed the sale of the estate ol
NJ. Landenberger & Co. and 1t is now expected
that the mills will start again about Monday, the
18th instant. In such case there will be gen-
eral gathering home of the old hands who have
since the suspension Of the mills been scattered
amongst the factories in Chester, Philadelpma,
Camden and other places.
BONE MANURE. .-Whann X Armstrong have
connected the old WOODEN mills formerly belong
ing to the widow Fisher into q bone manure
manufactory. In addition to the water power Of
White Clay Creek, they have purchased . thirty
horse power engine. They are doing large
business in the purchase of bones, and are un.
able to supply the demand for their mantire.
A New SHOE SToRE.-Wilism g. Alexander
formerly residing at Ais Madison street, Will
mington, has removed to Landenberg, and en-
gagged in the manufacture OF boots and shoes
Attentive as he always has been to business he
will no doubt succeed in his new home.
ESCAPE FROM LIGHTNING. Schloegle, a
young man.near Landenberg, wasl considerably
stunned by flash Of lightning on Monday eve
ming.
REoovEHINa.-Mis Jennie MoGee, the young
lady who WAS 30 dangerously shocked on Mon
day evening as she WAS returning from Auburn
school house, by q flash Of lightning, that hel
life was despared of, is slowly recovering and
was yesterday, (Thursday,) able to walk. iu I'd,
FARMERS BUsY.-The farmers are In the midst
OF hay making, and had it not been thai rain was
wanted 30 much, there would have been some
complaint at the heavy rain Of Tuesday evening.
As il was, they went to work cheerfully on We'd
nesday turning up and shaking out the wet grast
satisfied that much more good than harm wat
done. Wheat is ripening rather unevenly and il
generally very light, not averaging more thar
three fourths Of crop. The same may be sale
of the hay crop. tjlh9tt 81
THE LATE CRops.--The recent soaking rair
came just in time for the corn and late potatoes
and will do much good to oats. The potato bugi
are very troublesome, but the farmers are fight
ing them right along As a consequence the
crop promises to be, il not large, at least su
perior to last years crop.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
Tho Delaware Centennials.
THEY VISIT PARAMOUNT PARK, yEsTEnpA,

THEY VISIT PARAMOUNT PARK, YESTERDAY.
Yesterday, the Centennial Commissioners, ap-
pointed at the last session of Ithe Legislature,
visitef Nl'rmount Park, to inspect the
progress sof the buildings, DC. There
we're present Hon. Jos. P. Comegys, Leander y.
Riddle, Paynter Frame, Allen V Lesley and John
W. Causey. They were escorted by the PTesi-
dent of the Board Of Finance, John Welsh, Esq,
and the Secretary of the Centennial Commits
sion, Prof. Campbell and Governor John Z.
Cochran, and Congressman James Williams were
with the party. BY the way, have these gentle,
mon made their subscriptions to Centennia
stock, yet? The quota is not filling up yer,
fast
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
The clayton House.
ARRIVALS, UP TO THIS MORNING

ARRIVALS, UP TO THIS MORNING.
A Barclay, Phia.
Yates Hickey,
r Agnew,
William Martin, Pittsburg.
S Prettyman. Milford.
f Z James, San Francisco
y Sargent, Phila.
Sam I. Uller, New York.
Geo W Carson, Is
+ D Huyvetter,
M D Hillyard, McComb City, Miss.
HH Coloazer, New York.
BW Davenport,
Geo A Roberts.
Alfred Rust, Phila.
Mrs Al Rust,
CS Hunting, N. y.
JB Van Hagau, :"
RS Miller, Lancaster.
Chas Cooke, Chester.
D r Large, Penna'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
Police Work.
The following is summary OF the arrests
The RED Cloud Agency

1t is understood that Hon. A. H. Bullock, OF
Massachusetts, Hon. Thomas @. Fletcher, Of
Missouri, and Hon. George W. Lane, OF New
York, have accepted u ,ir appointment IS Com,
missioners to investieata the affairs of the hed
Cloud Agency. Indian Commissioner smith
has written letter to Professor Marsh, asking
him to reduce to writing his complaints against
the management of the Agency, and make
such suggestions as may assist tho investiga-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
MarriaAka.

--GARRETT.- Fourth day, eth month,
Friends' ceremony. Howard Garrett to Mary $.
Garrett both OF this city ~ fT = LT1f1r
BoTTGER-Mc McDOW RLI.--In this city, on the lst
inst, at the residence Of the BRIDES mother, by
the Rev. Isaac Haldeman, Mr.. E. bottger 10 Miss
Katie mcdowell. ~ .r.... - ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

CAMP MEETING SERMONS. REV. M. sorn, d.
D., OF Missouri, preached sermon OF great
ability at Fernwood Camp Meeting, on Wednes-
day morning. DR.. Sorin will be present and
preach at the Spring Branch Camp, which com
mences on Tuesday, July g. Besides we learn
that Rev. J. A. Wood of Baltimore, Rev. Geo.
Hughes of Phila.; Reys. Martindale, Kramer,
Davis, and others of this city win attend -,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

SHOOTING ON THE 4rH7An official notice from
the Mayor is printed among our advertising col.
umns, calling attention to the requirements OF
tho city ordinances in relation to firing in the
streets on the 4th OF July, and the instructions
which he has given to the police officers. A
reading of the notice may save some trouble.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

OUTRAGEOUS AssAULT.-John H. Catskill, alias
Cassell, colored, Was committed to Jail at Prln-
cess Anne, Somerset county, on Monday last,
charged with an attempt to commit an outra-
geous assault upon white girl aged thirteen
Years, daughter of Captain Noah Taws, of Girls
field on the Friday previous. -.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02

TIE FIRE, THIS MoRsINa.--The fire alarm,
this morning, proceeded from the discovery of
fire on the roof of a row of five two-story frame
buildings at Maryland Avenue and Beach streets.
The prompt response Of the firemen saved
this destruction of the houses, but not until the
roofs Of four of them had been burned out. The
furniture was all removed and saved. The fire
ia said to hayo originated from a fire cracker
thrown upon the roof by some boys. Tho loss
will probably reach $S03.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
civil Rights! !

a WHITE MAN SUES FOR BEING EJEcTED ON Ac-
COUNT OF HIS COLOR.
WAsHINaToN. July 2.
Suit was entered, yesterday, against Henry
Smith, who keeps lodging house, by white
man for ejecting him from his house on account
OF his color contrary to the 18th Amendment of
tJ,a nonatitutioO
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
THEY ARE REPORTED NINE TO
THREE.

ru. BROOKLYN, July 2.
AT Hi, a. M, the Jury came into court. The
room vas densely crowded They stated
that they were unable to agree, and
they were then discharged they stood for
acquittal, and for conviction.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
The Cotton Crop.

Letters from various sections in Louisiana,
Mississippi, Arkansas. South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, Missouri and Tennessee, all concur
in representing the crop to be in very
Ward, and up to the average at the
same time last year. Labor is abundant, the
crop has been unusually we'll cultivated, and
there is promise in all these States of an aver
age yield. The advices from Virginia, North
Carolina and Texas report some damage from
lice and wet weather, but with the promise OF a
fair season 1t is expected that the yield will be
good one. -l41t9ii p-tA p. va tafe
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-02
weather Record.

asfonT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, July 2.
Probabilities: For the Middle States, high,
followed by falling barometer, north east to
south east Winds cool and cloudy weather, and
rain areaa.