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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
Newark Items.

NEWARK, Jan. IL.
I. F. Armstrong and Thomas Whann, Jr., the
latter of Strickersville, haye bought the.proper-
ty at Landenberg known as the Fisher mill pro-
perty, from the heirs, for "a, 700 thereabouts,
for the purpose Of carrying Rbone grinding
and the manufacture of phosphate. Mr. Arm
strong has bean one Of our merchants, but fail
ing in health has associated with Thomas
Whann, Jr., who has been in the DaIu'acture
of phosphate and the bone crushing business
with his father at Sfrickersville for u,'4b;r of
years. Having a far-famed lame, AID ne in
creasng demand for the above ps,tieh' phos-
pilates, bespeakB good trade for the NV urn.
On Saturday morning the coasters were out in
full force coasting on the Delaware College
campus walk leading from the college to Broad
way i'll front. The boys we're coastine from the
college, and while several sleds we're coming
down with great speed two sleds run together
and iu the confusion a small boy named WE.
Wilson, son of Mrs. Annie Wilson, of Whining
ton, who was visiting here, Was run over and
picked up for dead and was carried into the col
lege where every kindness was shown BY Mrs.
George Wilson and for some time his life WAS
despaired Of. Drs. Henry d Kollock were called
in and we are happy to say the little sufferer is
in a fair way of recovery.
The bills are ont for a new series of lectures
at Delaware College, five in number, the first by
J. Alexander Fulton, of Dover, Friday evening.
January 18th; subject, Woman's Sphere. We
hope there will be good turn out OF our people
to attend them, they being very instructive, en-
tertaining and cheap. The course of lectures
tickets are S1.00, or single lectures 25cts
We had the coldest weather. Saturday night
it has been our lot to experience, and we have
been wondering if any one has been unfortunate
enough to freeze to DEATH We have found ont
that winter has come and we are satisfied with
out any more SUCH We have heard of a num-
ber OF choice parlor plants being frozen, al
though unusual care had been taken for their
protection. Some Of the ladies take their death
very much to heart-we mean the plants.
Last week the Methodists and Presbyteriana
united in their week of PRAYER in the Presby-
terian Church. The meetings were very well
attended. Last evening, the united prayer meet
ingl was held in the Methodist church, the at
tendance being very large. Able and appropriate
addresses were made by Rev. James A. Brindle,
Pastor, Rev. George Porter Rev. j. L. Vallan-
digham, President Purnell, J. F. Williamson, and
Rev. VIM. D. Mackey. Prayer meeting will be
continued in the Methodist church every even
ing, this week.
This morning, about o'clock some of our
people we're startled with the cry of fire, which
had been discovered in the house owneYt~ha
Jesse I. Smith, on Choate St. The hoaq1
being occupied at the present 1T must havdbSSH
set on fire, some unburnt hay being found in
the house. portion Of the Newark Bucket
Company being on hand in time the house was
saved. the damage being about $780, p
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
The Ea stern shore.
CECIL COUNTY.

The next Grand Jury will be required to rec
ommend all applications for license to sell Ii
quor.
son of Charles Graham, Of North East wa,
drowned while skating on the North East rivei
recently.
The county clerk issued 100 marriage licenset
last year.
Tie Catholic church fair at Elhton netted
1925
On the night of the 4th inst, the dwelling
tally destroyed by fire, with the el ire contents
of the house, the family alone escsi ng. Cause.
defective aue. Insurance only 90.
QUEEN ANNEs COUNTY.
Rev. A. G. Harley of Centrevill, bad horse
stolen from him one night last W. ak, and Geo.
Frazier lost one by falling on the ice.
The Spaniard's Neck Grange, of H., bad a
big supper at the Arlington,in Cen'reville, few
nights ago.
The Library Company Of the county has lust
held its annual meeting. and its exi enses for the
past year have been well on to 300.
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The ducking season is again prcnouL ced the
poorest for many years, but as the people OF
Caroline rarely ever go ducking, except o nights,
it matters but little to them.
A singular disease prevails among the children
Of Denton. Their faces break out in eruptions
in the form of pustules which discharge, the
eyes intlame and in some cases almost closed.
Local option was a great holiday blessing to
Denton.
DoRCHEBTER COUNTY.
Thomas oyster packing house on the long
wharf at Cambridge has been opened by Mr.
Brown of Newton.
l.. II. Mock, of Salisbury, thinks of opening 0
carriage bazaar in Cambridge.
]. O. Plummer has opened real estate agency
in Cambridge.
Spiritual Manifestations excited Cambridge
last week. They evidently have not heard OF
Katie King and her expose.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
AniIIsenlenIs.

THE CLARKE PERFORMANCE, SATURDAY EVENING.
The Opera House was crowded, just as it
ought to have been, and the audience was one Of
our most appreciative and Intelligent The main
piece, which all better know by its old title of
Everybody Friend, Mr.. Clarke names " The
Widow Hunt" His rendition of De Boots WAS
naturally composed by many present with the
same portrayal given by Bishop on previous oc-
mark that the superiority WAS not very percept-
ible. But the whole performance was good
not only Clark but all the Company did we'll
and Mr.. Walco. made his part of Feiil 80 thor
onghly entertaining III to be hardly inferior to
Mr. Clarke
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
FOURTH EDITION.
Washington.

AN ATTEMPT TO BRIBE REPRESENTATIVE PARKER.
WASHINGTON. Jan. IL.
John B. Storm, Representative from Pennsyl-
vania testified before the Ways and Means Com
mitee that, two years ago, Congressman Parker,
of New Hampshire, told him that while the vote
on the subsidy was being taken, he was. offered
by total stranger one thousand dollars il he
would not vote.
CABINET MEETING.
A special meeting Of the cabinet is in session
to-day to consider matters pertaining to Louisi-
ana.
THE SPECIAL MESSAGE.
The Presidents special message on the subject
of tile action of the administration in Louisiana
will not be sent in to Congress to-day.
ALERT DECLINES TO ANSWER.
Albert, the witness in the Pacific Mail case, has
informed the Committee on Ways and Means
that he must decline to answer it's questions un-
less he WAS compelled to do so by the action Of
the House,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
PERSONAL.

Governor j. Black Groome, of Maryland,
has removed, with his family, from Ekton to
Annapolis, to reside permanently in the "ancient
city of the Severn during the Winter. The
Governor has been heretofore dividing his time
between Elkton and the capital.
On dit, that Bret Harte has obtained, through
influential friends, 1000 position in the New
York Custom house. as relief from pecuniary
embarrassments.
Mrs. Asa Hutchinson. OF the well-known
Hutchinson Family Of singers, died recently
Of apoplexy, at Rushford, Wis
Owing to the continued illness of his wife,
Wendell Phillips has cancelled all his lecture en-
gagements.
The fact is, Sheridan knows the people he
has to IDEAL with. He has been there before.
He understands the situation, and proposes that
there shall be no nonsense. Those WHO crit.
else him and talk about military interference
are ignorant of the facts or do not care to know
the truth Cincinnati Gazette.
Vice President Wilson authorizes denial of
the report that ho will visit Europe this year.
Some weeks ago it was thought by his friends
and medical adviser that on account of his
health. journey might be beneficial, but he is
now 30 completely restored that ne has decided
not to leave the country.
Mr.. Mari, who seems to be droll gentle
man, says that General Sheridan did not make
himself socially acceptable when he was last in
New Orleans. He certainly did not, and no 9th
er loyal officer of the the United States would
have been socially acceptable there.-Lharpe's
Weekly
There is good reason to believe that John
Bright will come over in 1876 and honor the
Centennial with his presence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
SECOND EDITION.
The Arctic wave.


rHE TERRIBLE COLD OF SATURDAY NIGHT AND Bun
pAY-THE MERCURY DOWN IN THE BULB-FRo-
ZEN WATER PIPES AND BUSY PLUMBERS.
The sudden and severe change in the weather.
on Saturday evening, has seldom been equaled
and the bitter cold of the night and yesterday
morning is indicated by the reports
from all quarters. At 1011 Washington
street. at 7.15 A. NJ, yesterday, the ther-
moineter stood at zero, precisely,
ON the Western side Of tho house. At Hockes-
sin, George Springer reports 1t four degrees be-
low zero, and at Neport, J. W. II. Watson's Their
mometer marked four degrees below. At
Bancrofts Banks, it was three below. MI. J1a.
A. Richardson, 515 West street. who keeps an
annual register OF theimometrical Indications,
reports that his thermometer, in sheltered
place. did not sink to zero and was degrees
above. The mark registered, however, was the
lowest since Jan. 30th 1873 when ~ degrees
below was indicated, making difference OF 619
degrees between the dates mentioned.
So sudden a change, during the night, played
havoc with water pipes, and many houses SUI
fered yesterday from the overflow caused by
bursting, The plumbers were appealed to from
all directions, and were at work early to-day re-
pairing damages, while good many people were
doubtless absent from church, yesterday, anx-
iously making study of the complications of
the pipe system by which their water supply
was maintained.
The cold appears to have come in ''polar
wave" from the northwest and west. On Friday
night and Saturday morning the thermometer
marked 80 degrees below zero at Cheyenne, W.
T., q below at Omaha; 28 below at DesMoines,
Iowa. 1S to 25 below at Chicago; 10 below at st.
Louie; and below at Little Rock. At Jackson
vlle Deshoines and Chicago the
sudden fall in temperature was ac-
companied by heavy snow storms,
with increasing winds. The weather observer at
Hermann, Mo, reports the Missouri river
gorged with ice twenty-seven miles below that
nd
Arkansas river at Little Rock was also full of
ice. Rain fell at New Orleans, with freezing
temperature. school girl was 30 badly frozen
at Omaha ON Friday that she died on Saturday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
PennsyIvania schools.

The superintendent Of the Public Schools Of
Pennsylvania has issued his annual reporton the
condition OF the public schools for the year ending
June 1st, 1874. He reports that there are 16, ,641
schools in the State, SCOTIA registered pupils
and an average attendance of 543, ,026. being at
the rate Of only 81 per cent. The cost of tuition
alone WAS "a, ,527, ,30S 03, and the total expendi-
lures for tuition, buildings, rentals, fuel, &c,
sS,737,929.8S. The average of salaries paid to
male teachers per month has been s42 95; the
average to female teachers, s35.S7. The COM
1873, shows several important changes. The in
crease in the average salary paid to male teach
ers per month has been 26 cents, while the in
n crease for female teachers has been 95 cents.
The Superintendent makes the following com
parison between the system as it is now and as
II was in 1865: Graded schools 5,586 now,
against l, 743 in 1865 total cost of public educa-
cost Of school-houses 80, 160,5i8 now, against
ss66, OBS in 1855 teachers attending county in
sotutes 1873 now, against 2, ,755 in 1865.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
The MhiIc Lengnci. Operations.

The New Orleans correspondent OF the Gin
cinnad Gazette telcgraphed the following facts
on Thursday
Cousin. the kidnapped Republican member Of
the Legislature from Covington, has returned
and been interviewed. He arrived in New Or
leans on Saturday morning, and while walking
on public street, was seized by two men, who
allowed him to speak with no one, not even to
send word to his family. They took him to the
City Prison and handcutfed him, when four OF
the men took him, in a closed carriage, to Lake
Ponchartrain. He was taken out and placed in
the hold of boat and kept all day. The kid
nappers told him that if any one attempted to
take him there would be fight lie recognized
several of his Democratic neighbors among his
abductors He was finally taken in charge Of
twenty men, armed with muskets, who carried
him to Covington and placed him in Jail. On
Monday he WAS taken out and carried nine miles
into the country. The captors told him that
they were determined that he should not be
present at the meeting Of the Legislature II
the soldiers attempted to take him they would
kill him rather than surrender him; he was at no
time in charge of Sheriff or deputy. On Tues
day 1t was ruInored that Democratic Speaker
had been elected, aud they released him, stating
that they had charge of /, embezzling fifteen
dollars, two years before AZ tax collector, to
make against him, but that he need not fear, for
they would go on his bond. He was tax-coec-
tor for two years, and settled all his accounts.
The charge was trumped up. This was one Of
the means adopted by the Democrats to control
the House. Cousins captors and guards were
all Democrats. They were banditti.
1t is denied that there is political ostracism,
here but Mr. Oglesby, a Republican, who testi-
ned before the Congressional Committee az to
business affairs in New Orleans, did not suit the
Creole oonceit He has been compelled, in con-
sequence to resign President of the Chamber
OF Commerce. He is President Of the Louisiana
National Bank, from which many depositors
have, to-day and yesterday, withdrawn theiI
funds. He may have to resign that position al
TO- business man here must float with the
current, or go the bottom.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
LOuf3iHna.
ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL cAU-
CUseEs.

ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CAU-
CUseEs.
Caucusses of the Republican Senators and
Representatives in Congress we're held on Satur-
day to consider the course to be pursued relative
to affairs in the South, and especially in Louis-
ana. In the Senate caucus nothing final WAS de-
clded upon, though it was generally agreed that
" it WAS the duty OF the Government to protect
all it's citizens in all their legitimate rights irre-
spective of the claims Of the opposing party" In
the House caucus resolution Was adopted for
the appointment of committee Of nine to draft
general bill to secure the rights Of all citzens
of the South.
RETURN OF THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Messrs. Foster of Ohio, Phelps, of New Jer-
sey, and Potter, of New York, the subcommittee
of Congress- who have been investigating affairs
in Louisiana, returned to Washington on Sat
urday night. 1t is said they are agreed IN con-
demning as illegal and unwarranted, the action
of the Returning Board !; and that the testmo-
ny taken by them does not sustain the charge
that colored voters we're lntiuidated, but rather
shows that large numbers OF negroes voted the
Conservative ticket, under a belief that they
were thereby advancing their own interests and
the interests of the State
THE SITUATION AT NEW ORLEANS.
At New Orleans on Saturday, Mayor Leeds sent
message to the City Council calling attention to
General Sheridan's despatch Of the 4th instant
"Dy wnlch tne community nau Deen caiuinniateu
and asking them to make an emphatic denial Of
it. The Council adopted resolution declaring
such charges unfounded in fact and appealing
to the sense OF Justice of citizens Of sister
States who have been among them "to stigma
tie as they deserved the unwarranted charges
and aspersions thus brought" against them. by
| General Sheridan. Bishop Wilmer had
| a long and stormy interview with
the General in the evening" on the
subject of affairs in the State. They
could not agree Ill their views. The Bishop ex-
plains that, in testifying before the Congress
siona Committee, that there was no security, he
| meant no security in the courts against thefts,
etc. In the Kellogg House Of Representatives,
the clerk announced that fifty-iye members
were present, making quorum. The memorial
of the Conservative members in Congress was
discussed, and pronounced incorrect in several
respects, and committee WAS appointed to pre-
pare another memorial on behalf Of the Republi-
| can members.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
The wilmington * western IL. IL.

In spite OF the unparalleled dullness of all bus
inesp, during 1874 the Wilmington 4 Western
Railroad shows for the year, slight reduction,
only in its receipts. The passenger business
fell of, heavily, but the freight increased, and
the expenses being reduced nearly eight thou
sand dollars. the nett showing, during this heavy,
dull panic gear, is improved to the extent Of four
thousand five hundred dollars. Had there been
n fair local business, such would be enjoyed
in time OF good business. the nett earnings
would have been sufficient to pay three or four
per cent. on the bonded debt.
The road, too, has been not only kept in good
order but its cuttings and masonry have been
improved, and several new sidings have been
INT in.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11

The Abbottsford of the American liue, previ..
ously reported disabled by collision has arrived
at Liverpool.
The Western Hotel, at Sacrament. California,
was burned on Saturday afternoon bree men
perished in the f1ames and others aru supposed
to be buried in the ruins
1t s said that ex-Congressman VI o hees has
withdrawn from the contest for tie UIited
States Senatorship in Indiana, leavil.i the field
to Holman and Macdonald.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
DOS.TiVE PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE WHARF PRoPERT I.

VII be sold at public sale on the premises, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 1875, at 2h O'Clock,
M,
All that very valuable Wharf Property, known as
the Bradley Bros Coal and Ice Wharf. 1t contains
26 feet front on the creek and 200 feet in depth
aiong Second street to forty foot wide street, most
of u being wharfed. Bounded on the north by Sec
itailroad Company, about 400 feet from the mouth
of The creek. the creek at this point Is accessible
Tor vessels drawing 12 feet of water The improve
ments this are large frame ice house, 80 by 20
coal shed, 40 by so feet; frame oiice platform
scales, wood shed, &c
Also-Lot in rear OF the above, containing 90 feet
front on second rect. and feet in depth, along
the aforesaid ~ feet street, TO lands OF the Reading
Raj road Company, with frame stable the con, rs y
30 fcet This is Of the most desirable places In
the city OF Chester for coal and lumber bussess, and
while the population OF Chester has increased so
ed. splendid property.
JOHN COCHRAN 4 SONS.
janll,lt' Real state Agents
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
An rnciden. in Gerrit smiths Life.

Not long after Gen. Robert L. Lee became
president Of Washington University at Lexing-
money in aid of the institution, then almost des-
ttute. A meeting was held at the Cooper insti-
tute, and the iev. Henry Ward Beecher deliv-
cred Il speech Before the conclusion, the mes
ted at Petersboro and signed by Gerrit Smith {:
.Draw on me for 80, 900 for the use of Washing
ton University. l regret that l cannot now
make it ton times as much" 1t is said this con-
tribuuon was one OF the first offerings in aid of
what is now known as the Washington-Lee Uni
yersity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
FIFTH EDITION.
New York.

THE OPENING SPEECH IN THE BEEcHRR CASE.
NEW YORK, Jan IL.
The opening speech in the Beecher case WAS
an eloquent effort and produceda marked senss-
ton among the spectators.
great crowd is present at the trial. All the
parties interested present, including Mrs.
Beecher.
Ex-Judge Morris opened the case for the
Plaintiff, whom he said came from cheerless,
unhappy home to charge one Of the wlrmest
preachers Of the world who had destroyed his
home and all his hopes and happiness
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11

The Attach ment Law.

CREDITORS oBrAIsINd JUDGMENTS IN THE ExPEc-
TATIoN OF ITS PASSAGE
We are informed on very good authority that
the expected repeal by the Legislature of the
Wages Attachment law is producing quite a
furry among creditors and that in consequence
some of our Justices of the Peace are now doing
a lively business. A provision of the bill which
is now on its passage through the Legislature
makes good all judgments obtained prior to and
on the day Of its passage, but all in process OF
obtainment are voded Hence the rush which is
being made upon the Magistrates.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
GT. NICHOLAS FOR 1874.
A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
OF this book Charles Dudley Warner writes:
"In the bound volume OF ST. NICHOLAS with It's
glory Of red and gold, we have permanent addition
to the literature of the young Never before has so
much literature and artistic talent co-operated in
the service of childr IN 1t is continual educator
OF their taste and of their honor and courage. do
not see how it eau be made any better, and If the
children don't like 1t think II is time to begin to
change the kind of children In this country.
ST. NICHOLAS FOR 1875
The prospectus Of 1.-THE second volume shows that
there is 10 be no falling off, but an Increase In its
literary and pictorial attractions. Among other at
tractive features are
TWO SPLENDID SERIAL STORIES,
1.-THE YOUNG SURVEYOR"
by j. T. Trowbridge, author of the Jack Hazard
''''' "EIGHT COUSINS"
by Louisa NJ Alcott, author OF "Litte Women" etc.
The peculiar features of ST. NICHOLAS, which have
ccnduced SO largely to its popularity, wl be kept
Short and easy stories in French, German, and
Latin for translation, Will appear occasionally, while
Jack-in,the-Pulpit the Letter Box and me Riddle
partment for very young readers will be enlarged.
Bayard Taylor and other distinguished travellers
will give Stories Of Foreign Countries.
Mr.. Rdeing will continue his series Of delightful
and instructive Papers on Practical Subjects.
Mr. Bartlett and others will attend to the depart
ment of Home Entertainments, Tabeaux Vivants,
New writers, in addition to our present large
ages POEMS Jingles, Stories, Sketches, and Papers
on History, Biography, Travel, Adventure, Natural
Girls Handicraft, kindergarten Games, Literature,
Popular Science, with hearty sprinkling of fun
throughout the volume.
Price, $500 year. but up to Jan. 1st we will send
the twelve numbers for the year Just closed vol I
for only $500. The same, elegantly bound In red
and gold, wi l be aent, charges paid, for $500.
one years subscription and twelve back numbers,
$500. One years Subscription and volume one,
bound as above. sent, charges paid, for $500.
s8- All postage will be prepaid by us.
SCRIBNER d CO.,
decl6-tf No. 65a Broadway, New York.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
New Advertisements To-day.

Agents wanted, Sd page
Try the Christian, 3D. pige
have You tried Jurubeba, Sd page
1t is useless to attempt, City Lem
Proposals for cit hauling
Proposals for curb, paving and gutter stone
For rent-Store 414 Market street
Potatoes and apples-At 3lS King
Notice. aggart's express
over exertion, City Item
Wilmington ancti0n house, Brevity
Funeral notice
Positive public sale of wharf property
RivertOn sugar corn evaporated
Warwick collar, Brevity
City Laundry-Brevity
Oysters-Fullmer, Breyity
Neck wraps-Morgan, Brevity
Fine furniture-Hnterprise Co, Brevity
Winter hats-L ubel, Brevity
Partaga cigars-Singles d Son, Brevtty
Fine furs-W Webb, Brevity
Tomatoes, at Jones', Brevity
Winslow's corn, 9th and Market, Brevity
Whitman's confection', Brevity
Furniture, at Hsrmans, Brevity
Coal, File 4 Murphey, Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-11
Railroad Directors Elected To-day

p. W. * B. co.
Isaac Hrckey, Samuel NJ. FELTON,, William s sel-
lers, Samuel Welsh. Jesse Lane, Joseph Bring
hurst Samuel Harlan. Jr., Thomas Kelso, En- och
Pratt, Thomas Donaldson, Thomas Whitridge,
Samuel NJ. Shoemaker Jacob Tome, Natha MEL
Thayer, Charles p. Bowditoh.
WILMINGTON AND WESTERN.
At o'clock, the Stockholders re-assem bled.
and the following directors were elected, 1869
shares being represented James Bradford,
John Jones, James L. De You, Fl. NJ Jenkins,
Geo. H. Bates, VIM. NJ Candy, VIM. G. Phil
lips, Geo. Springer, Martin Landenberger