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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
state Items.

Dover's new bell and town clock have arrived
The scarlet fever has appeared in Milford will
one fatal case.
David Lank, of Milford, has just observed hie
china weddipg-tlie 10th.
Harrington has organized joint stock Com
pany to promote education there,
The Milford Ne1s is offering tickets to NoN
York via Loves, to new subscribers.
1t is thought that C. G. Stockley will be made
cashier of the Farmers Bank at Georgetown.
Smyrna has had n centennial hop whcn was
the largest, probably, that ever occurred in the
town.
John Mag, who has been vsitlug Germany
for three months. has returned 10 his home IN
Dover.
DR.. Clark has given contract To John Cahall
to build for him in Milford rer dence winch
will cost S7,6OD.
Alex. Jackson, Jr., and Miss Lo ne Il. Iermat
will administer on the estate of TIL ia Rev. NJ
Jernan of Camden.
w. II. Jones has been lodgf i in the Dover
jail charged with the robbery.o tie residence OF
L.. r. Rand, near the town.
Dover has had sabbath wedding. Mr.. L. J..
Collins and Miss Emma j. Benn having been
married at the close of the services on tile eve
ming of the 9th.
Henry W. McIlvain. of Dover, v dlst convers-
ing with friends on Thursday evening, fell back
ward in bed and expired. He wa confined TO
his bed at the time.
VIM. Scott, agel about 81, residing near
Whiteleysbnrg, Kent county, whil. playing with
his little chlld, III apparent good ilth, on the
25th ut., fell PROSTATE, aud died 81 lnst ms ant
ly. He fell IN the fireplace burwU- removed be-
fore much burned
On Monday night last, three eli ron of col
ored man named John Pryor, llyln., near Green
Spring Station, about two miles ~ Smyrna
died within few hours from the lect o what
seemed to be only All ordinary sor tlroat.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
The Press Gathering.
From the Elkton Democrat. ]


But badnage aside, the meeting of the PEN
nsula Press Association one which will be
associated with pleasant memories, and the kind
hearts that welcomed us to Wilmington and did
10 much to make our stay pleasurable, will, we
trust, have no cause to regret their kindness,
and find IN the end that political union il not
necessary to beget spirit of reciprocity that
may find ts fruit in material good will.
tFrom the Elkton Mhig.
The Association forms focus OF power Which
il capable, if properly directed of promoting the
future prosperity of the peninsula, and the city
OF Wilmington, to degree, to many, at present,
incomprehensible. The whole souled men of
ly toward the editors of the Peninsuar press,
fairly earned, and will doubtless receive, their
most grateful remembrance, which cannot find
more satisfactory expression to those large
hearted enterprsing men OF Wilmington, than
the future manifestation Of having imbibed a
portion OF their earnest enthusiasm for the union
OF contiguous territory now separated by imagin-
sry State lines. and the effort to promote the
material welfare of the little territory bounded
by the bays.
From the Dover Delawarean
The second meeting of the Peninsula Editor
ial Association WAS held in tho Board of Trade
Rooms, Wilmington, on Wednesday afternoon,
and WAS attended by about thirty editors. The
occasion seems to have been of festive rather
than of business character, for after a formal
meeting at the Board of Trade Rooms, an adj
journment took place to the Clayton House,
where a banquet was spread at the expense of
the Board of Trade for the refreshment of the
weary iterati, to which they addressed them
selves wien infinite relish.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Latest General News,

The offer of Mr.. Christian K Ross reward OF
$4,000 for the return Of his lost Charlie expires
to-day
The usual new years reception by the Pres.
dent took place yesterday and was largely at
tended. The Cabinet officers also received new
year callers.
The State Department haa received tele-
grams confirming the news of the PROCLAIM
ton of Alfonso as King of Spain. They dc not
vary from the accounts published in the news
papers.
The Grand Jury at New Orleans ON Thursday
declined to find a true bill against Ex-Governor
Yarmouth.
Charles Eischert, aged 10, was fatally shot by
another boy, who was care essly handling pis-
tol, in Baltimore, last evening. Tho ball entered
Eischerts forehead.
Hon. W b Leonard died yesterday at Mauch
Chunk He was prominent Pennsylvania pol
tician.
despatch from Montreal reports that anoth-
or case similar to that OF Guborj is likely to
arise The Catholic clergy have refused the re-
mains OF Augustin Paradis, recently murdered,
lnterment in consecrated ground, and they have
boen buried for the present in an unconsecrated
portion of the cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
IuuururatfOuO of GOV. TiIden.

Gov. Tilden, of New York, was installed yes
terday at Albany, in presence of a large assem-
blage of citizens. He was escorted by military
to the capitol, and entered the assembly cham
ber accompanied by Governor Dix. After some
remarks by the retiring Governor, which were
feengly responded to by the Governor elect, the
latter was sworn in, the new, or "iron-clad,
oath of office being administered to him by the
Secretary of State Lieutenant Governor Dor
sheimer then took the same oath, after which
Ex-Governor Dix escorted Governor Tilden tc
the executive chamber, and the assemblage dis.
persed. Subsequently General Dix WAS escorted
to the Hudson River Railroad dept by the Tenth
Regiment, fanked by citizens. At the depot the
people surrounded the car assigned the General
and gave three cheers. General Dix appeared
on the platform and made short farewell
speech, a Major Generals salute was fred and
the train moved on amid cheers for the depart
inc (faneral
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
The Drama.


FIRST GLASS ENGAGEMENTS IN PROSPECT.
Several first-class dramatic engagements are
shortly to be filled at the Opera House, such as
it gives us pleasure to announce. and which
those who appreciate fine performance should
literally support. FIRST in the order of time
at least, and certainly second to none is the ap-
pearance of
r. L. DAVENPORT, To-NIaHT,
in his great impersonation of Sir Giles Ocer
reach, in "a New Way to Pay Old Debts"
Versatile and great Mr.. Dayenports talents
are, enabling him to bear many parts with the
highest success, he has made this character of
SIR Giles one by which his dramatic
genius may be made memorable, and which every
lover Of the drama is compelled to cordially
praise. The cast of the play for this evening is
extremely strong and the star, supported by his
talented wife and daughter-Miss May, who APP
pears az Margdret-and by Mr.. J. b. Roberts,
will make the performance one especially note
worthy.
THE OTHER ENGAGEMENTS OF NOTE
are those of John s. Clark, the great comedian,
who honors Wilmington with his first visit, on
Saturday evening next the 9th inst, and MIR.
and Mrs. Barney Williams, who will be here on
the 18th instant. Both these engagements will
present entertainments of the lighter sort, but
Of the best order of excellence in its own line.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
serIous indian troubles.

Serious trouble has arisen in the Indian Terri
tory. Dispatches from Vinita, dated Thursday
and yesterday, report band of "Pins," about
100 strong, mounted and we'll armed, under COM
mand of the chief Ross, threatening the town.
At last accounts they were about twelve miles
distant, and making good time." They are
mostly fuli-blooded Indians. Preparations were
made to send all the women and children out of
Yiniti, and it was expected that by noon
Yesterday all would be removed. passen-
ger train on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Railroad was delayed on Thursday night, and it
il feared thatit had been stopped by the enemy.
The residents of Chouteau station, south of Vim
tia, have left that place, and Cherokees from
the Grand River were pouring into Vinita yes
terday morning. All the arrivals from the
southern portion of the Nation reported that
brutal murders" had been committed along
the line of their march. The excitement IN Vi
nita was intense and there was an urgent de-
mand for troops.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
MfddletOwn Items,
A1IDDLETowN, Jan. 2.

MIDDLETowN, Jan. 2.
Watch meeting was held, Thursday even
ing, in the Methodist Church, and WAS Of q
we're interesting character. The revival still
continues with great interest Over sixty have
professed conversion.
The Citizens National Bank has made some
improvements in the way of taking precautions
against burglars.
Several engineers have been for some days
past prospecting in the interests of the Ship Ga
nal Company.
At the annual meeting of Adoniram Chapter
No. 5, Royal Arch Masons, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year A. G. Cox,
High Priest W. E. Appleton, King r. u. Smith,
Scribe J. L. Gibson, Treasurer ). W. Jolls,
Secretary.
The Library and Reading Room Association
will open their rooms about the first Of next
week.
The boys are getting their skates sharpened
ready for skating next week, and the ice men
are beginning to smile as the prospect of a har-
vest looms up before them.
Very interesting services have been held in
the p E. church during the week, and on Mon
day afternoon the children had grand good
time over their Christmas tree or rather with its
fruit. OBsERvER
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Be9ister's Nntifes.

D DEGISTER'S OFFICE,
N NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec 23d 1874.
Upon the application of Elizabeth b. Floyd exc
cutrx of Samuel Floyd, late of Wilmington
Hundred in said county, deceased !; it is ordered
and directed by the Register that The Admins
ratrx aforesaid give notice of the granting OF Let
tiers of Administration upon the Estate of the de-
ceased with the date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements IT, lie posted, within forty days from
the date Of such Letters IN sx OF the most public
persons having demands against the Estate, to pre-
sent the same, or abide by an Act of Assembly in
such case made and provided. And also cause the
same to be inserted, within the same PERIOD in the
DAILY COMMERCIAL newspaper published in Will
mington, and to be continued therein three weeks,
cod
Given under the hand and Seal of ONCE of
H. 81 the Register aforesaid, at New Castle, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. b. GIBBS, Register.
NoTICE.-Al persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same, duly
attested to the Bxecutrx. or before Dec 2s 1875
or abide the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided. ELIZABETH b. FLOYD. Fxecutrix.
Address, wilmington, DEL dec2s 3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
The spanish Revolution.

LATEST ASPECT OF THE POLITICAL sITuAT1oN-Dos
ALFONSO ANNOUNCES HIMSELF coNBTITUTIoNA'
LIST.
LONDON, Jan. LIN his interview with the
Paris correspondent of the London Times Don
Alfonso said Liberal Constitutionalist as
am, 1 know well that it is not matter OF plea
sure to be King of Spain at this moment, but
shall try to understand my duty anc do It,
sERRANo OPPOSED TO THE cHANaE-THE EFFECT
EXPECTED IN CUBA.
LONDON, Jan. Ia special dispatch from Mad
rid to the London Times says Gen. Primo De
Rivera some time since informed Marshal Ser
rano that he intended to have Alfonso pro-
claimed King. and persisted in this intention
despite the offers of Serrano to him OF the most
elevated positions in his gift, including that of
Captain General of Cuba. Marshal Serrano
WIS unable to supersede Rivera, as he alone had
the disposal of tile military forces in Madrid.
The Times correspondent also says That the
new ministry have telegraphed the Captain
General of Cuba, ordering him to announce the
proclamation of King Alfonso to the army in
Cuba, which the King trusts will more deter
mnedly than ever defend the integrity OF Span
ish territory.
THE REPUBLICAN ARMIES IN CATALONIA AND eAR-
AoossA ACCEPT THE KINe--cUBAN POLICY.
MADRID. Jan. 1.-The Republican armies in
Catalonia and Saragossa have accepted Don Al
fonso King.
1t is reported that one of the first acts of the
new ministry Will be to telegraph TO the Cap
tain General of Cuba to exercise conciliatory
spirit and to pacify the Cubans by re-establish-
ing, as far as possible, cordial understanding
between the Home and Provincial Governments
and the Creoles.
COMMAND OF THE ARMIES TRANSFERRED BY Ser
RANo TO GEN. LAsERNA.
MADRID, Jan. 1.-The Spanish Army and Navy
yesterday everywhere accepted Don Alfonso as
King.
Marshal Serrano has quietly transferred the
command of the armies to Gen. Laserna.
REPORTED SURRENDER OF PROMINENT cARLIsT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Tbs AMBASSADOR AT
PARIS.
PARIS, Jan. 1.-Dispatches from Spain say
that Gen. Dorregaray has laid down his arms,
and that other prominent Carlists leaders are
about to give in their adhesion to King Alfonso
The Spanish Ambassador at Paris has re-
signed.
The Duke De Montpenser and the Orleans
Princes have congratulated Don Alfonso upon
his accession to the Spanish throne.
DISTURBANCES AT BARCELONA ArPEHENDED-Es-
PARTEno NOT DEAD.
LONDON, Jan. disturbances are apprehend-
ed at Barcelona.
A special dispatch to the Ne,os says the report
published in Uarlist paper of the death Of the
Spanish statesman, Espartero, is without foun-
dation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Help for the children.

A very timely and commendable movement
In New York recently has resulted in the organi-
zation of society for the better protection of
neglected and cruelty treated children. John
ID. Wright wealthy and we'll known minister
OF the Society of Friends, ls President of the
Society, and John L. Griffen, also a member OF
the Society OF Friends, and man of great kind
ness and benevolence, with excellent qnalifica-
new society already numbers among
its members some of the most intluen-
tal citzens of the metropolis. 1t is designed to
be in its sphere the counterpart of the Society
will have its office, temporarily, in the same
buildinp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
alfaths.

DUFF December 3lst, 1914, at his ttte resd nee
No 93S Mort seventh street, hliA ielrhia, Piuf
W. j. DuJ, formerly of this city.
MITES BURG On Thursday, December 3ls
Sarah, wife OF Francis &. Wttenbcfg.
Z he friends of the fan are invite to atten he
funeral from Ter late residence, 80. II o W ST
Street, on Mond afternoon, the ltu ins AT half
pat two O'Clock p. NJ. Services IN rinity Chap
at 2h O'Clock.
New York papers please copy.
STIR ING-Drpar'c ell this life on The lst int At
hls Residence LoIviers, Brandywne iiundred,
Thomas Stirling aged 80 years.
Funeral on Monday, 4tl inst, TO ave the hGu {
Mt 10 o'cloc Services IN Gfeun Hi Ghurch al
O'Clock A. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
DEGISTER'S OFFICE,


III NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec. 14th 1874
Upon application OF John stephenson, ,Administra-
tor of samuel Stephenson, late of Wilmington Hun
dred in SAID County, deceased; 1t is ordered and di
rected by the Register that the Administrator afore
said give notice of the Granting of Letters of Admin
lsraton upon the estate OF the deceased, with the
date of granting thereof by causing advertisements
to posted within forty days from the date of such
letters in six of the most pubic places of the Coun
ty of New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
mands against the Estate, to present the same, or
ABIDE by the Act of Assembly In such case made and
provided. And also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL
a newspaper published in Wilmington and to be
continued therein three weeks (e d)
Given under the hand and Seal of Office of
H. ST. the Register aforesaid, at New Castle in New
Castle County aforesaid the day and year
above written.
8. G. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate OF the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrator before Dec. IA,
1875, or abide the Act of Assembly in such case
JOHN STEPHENSON, Administrator.
Address Zion p o., ecil Co Md dec15-3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Pork Packing In the West.

The Cincinpsti Price Current gives prelimi-
nary report of pork packing i'll the West, based
Louisville, Milwaukee and indianapolis, and $40
packing points outside of those cities, from which
tho number of hogs packed to the end of Dec
ember is estimated at 100000, or about the
same as last year. The hogs yet to be received
are expected to average heavier in weight than
last season.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02

THE WEEK OF PRAyER.--The Presby terrain
Congregations in this city will hold united rer-
vices for the week of prayer, beg inning to-mor-
row evening, follows:
Sunday (to-morrow) at "a p. NJ. In the Cen
tral Presbyterian church, IA union c mtnuniou.
Monday, at "a p. NJ, in the West PRESBYTERIAN
church. Prayer for the out-pouriitg of the Holy
Ghost, awakening and revivine the spirit of
gratitude and prayer in the Lords people. Tues
day, at ~ L. NJ, i'll the Fret l'resbyterian
church. Prayer for the outpouring of th' 4i"lv
Ghost, reviying and increasing hGhneHs i'll heart
and life in the church of Chri-t. especially III
her family deyotons and Sabbath school work.
Wednesday, at IL T. NJ, in iianover Street
Presbyterian church. Prayer for the outpouring
of the Holy Ghost upon the wor,d, especially
upon the children and youth of tia land for the
conviction and conversion of sinners.
To all these services the public Is most cor
dlally invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Persona nj,

Col. Lodor, of the 4th Artillery, and station
ed at Fortress Monroe, is spending the holidays
with his family in this city.
Vice President Wilson has returned to
Washington, and will preside in the Senate dur.
ing the remainder Of the session. He may make
short trip to Europe next summer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
r,ven,orv of rtsk,s Estate

James Fisk lived like millionaire, but he
died virtually bankrupt. The inventory of his
estate presented by Mrs. Fisk shows That ms as,
losses were 81, 1872, 1924, showing a deficiency of
S17S500. Among the expenses of the estate
nearly one hundred thousand dollars appear as
lawyers fees and legal charges. The losses on
stocks held at the time of his death are put
down at Slha $40.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02

DEATH OF Prof. DUFF Prof. Wm. j. Duff,
well known to most of our citizens, died at his
residence in Philadelphia, on Thursday last.
Prof. Duff came to this city fifteen or twenty
years ago, where he resided until two years
aince, pursuing his occupation of teaching dam
r 10 of s s natvtv to was near
the family being among the retainers of the
Duke of Argyle. About four years ago, he left
here for a trip to England where he married an
English lady, his second wife, who rendered him
efficient aid in his occupation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
New Advertisemenls, To-dny.

Funeral notices
Candies-Mi Maxwell, Breyity
llmwoo1 collar, BreNity
Lost-Morocco pocket book
Creepers-At Blany's
Boardirg-At S12 KING
Propo.as for C rb stone
Proposals for flag stone
Notice-To water renters
Lost-A fur driving glove
An Ordinance
Lost-Tw o warrants
Boarding-60S Market street
Noticc-dissolution of copartnership
Boys boots at Pennington's, Brevity
City Laundry-Brevity
Sewing machines-Grover Baker, Breyity
Plantation cigars-Hindle Co, Brevity
Prlmers cigars-Sngles Son. Breyity
Felt hats-Dnbell, Brevity
Fine furnitufe-E Enterprise Co, Brevity
Underwear-C Morgan, Brevity
Observation-Disclosures, Brevity
Gloves-J P Doughten, Brevlty
Coatings-Bayne, Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02

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The Holly Tree Inn.

ITS EXPECTED OPENING NEXT wEEK-THE PREPAR-
ATIoNs WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE FOR IT-MRs.
NJ cLEEs TO CONDUCT IT.
Painters, gas-fitters and other mechanics are
now giving the finishing touches to the Holly
Tree Inn at the corner of Water and Market
Streets. The old weather-beaten building,
though not majesticaly grand, is. since the re-
cent repairs, neat aud commodious.
A counter has been put in the main room and
also all the appurtenances for making soup, cof-
fee, and cooking vegetables and meat All the
arrangements, however, are not yet completed,
but it is confidently expected lat the Inn will
be opened some time in the latter part of next
week.
1t is the intention of the Directors to issue
tickets at centa each, and a ticket will entitle
the holder to a bowl of soup AID piece of meat,
or cup of coffee and sandwich. 1t is ex-
pected that many of the benevolent citizens of
our city will purchase these tickets by the pack
age, and that they will be'given away to the des-
titute, instead of money, which is misappropri-
ated, or victuals, which are often wasted.
AS guarantee that the affairs of the associa-
tion will be properly and economically conducted,
we have but to state that Mrs. Cassandra McClees
has been employed to take charge of the Inn.
Mrs. NJ. is well known by almost every body for
her disinterested deeds of charity and benevo-
lence, kindness of the heart and pure sympathy
for the unfortunate. No better selection could
have been made
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
FOURTH EDITION.
spanish Affairs.
THE NEW KING READY TO nETuRN.

THE NEW KING READY TO nETuRN.
PARIS Jan. 2.
King Alfonzo awaits the arrival Of the Span
ish frigate at Marsailes to proceed to Spain.
He will visit the armies before entering Madrid.
sERRANo PROTESTS AND RESIGNS.
MADRID, Jan. 2.
sagasta, who was President of Serrano's min
istry, upon the proclamation of King Alfonso,
telegraphed to Serrano, who replied that the Ar
my of the North was A'fonzst. He has resigned
his Office protesting the accession Of the Prince
to the Spanish throne.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
AJay Cooke Diyidend Probable

The Philadelphia Ledger of Thursday says
"The announcement of dividend to creditors
from the assets of Jay Cooke & Co. is very con-
tidenty expected in the course of a few days.
We have no positive knowledge of the fact, or of
the per cent. to be divided, but it may be per
cent. in cash and possibly pro rata division of
some of the better class of stocks belonging to
the estate"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
THIRD EDITION.
The Potato Bug.

STRINGENT. MEASURES OF EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS
LONDON, Jan. 2.
The governments of Switzerland, Austria and
Belgium have adopted stringent measures
against the importation Of American potatoes
infested with the potato bug.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Gerrit SniILl,s VII.

Gerrit Smiths will, which has been in existence
this twenty years without material alteration.
bequeaths one-half of his entire property to his
wife. The other half he divided between his
two children, Col. Greene Smith and Mrs. Charles
d. Miller. The estate is worth about 81, ,000, 900.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02

THE BAY STEAMERS. Monday next the
steamer Major ReyboM Of the Salem, Delaware
placed i'll winter quarters for repairs. The
steamer Perry, however, will continue to run all
winter, unless prevented by the close of naviga-
ton in the river by freezing. The Ldmokin has
already ceased her trips.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-02
Financial.
PRICE or GOLD TODAY.

PRICE or GOLD TODAY.
New YORK, Jan. 2.
Gold, to-day, S1.123s.
LONDON FINANCIAL QUOTATIONS. TODAY.
FURNISHED by Merrick, Johnson & Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9th and Market Sts.l
LONDON, 1890, P. NJ, Jan. 2.
1866 =, 10714 1s67's, 1879; Ten-forties. iOflI
New Fives of 1881, 10ala. Erie Common 2611.
preferred 43. New York Central K Hudson, 93.
Market steady.