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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
A New E.tght-snip.

DEPARTURE Fon ITS DESTINATION THIS MORNING.
sAID TO BE THE BEST IN THE SERVICE.
About fourteen months ago, the Government
Light House Board gave out contracts for tho
building of two light-ships, one being given at
that time to the City Island Ship yards, New
York, and the other three months afterward, to
the Jackson Sharp Company Of this city. The
ship constructed by the latter is ia feet
inches in length between perpendicnlars, 26 feet
y 9inohes mouldings, and 10 feet inches depth
ol hold. 1t has beon fully described in the COM.
aERoIAL, during the progress OF its bulldlng,and
further descriptions of its dimensions are un-
necessary.
lt is similar In construction to all other
government lightshipH except that it has q
fog whistle, In addition to boil, which Weighs
1000 pounds. This enormous whistle Is made
like other steam whistles, but has a diameter
nf ten inchoe, and can be hoard in fog at the
distance of from seven to eleven miles. 1t is
yauged to whistle every half minute dur
ing fog, and in case 1t glvet
ont, the bell will take its place. The
ship was examined yesterday by the govern
ment officers and pronounced by them as the
beat and most substantially built of any the
Government has ever had. This reflects credit
upon ita builders and also upon Captain Burton
and those having charge OF its construction. IL
vineyard Sonnd, on Cape Cod, that being Sta
ion No. 40. The ship was taken out by a Gov
ernment tug this morning, at $40 o'clock, and ia
now on ts way to its destination.
Another hght-ship, coming also from Vineyard
Sound, las arrived at the Government wharf, n
the mouth Of the Ohristiana, to be surveyed fo
repnrs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
California.

sUspEHsroN OF rHg-ooLD BANK AND TRUST co.
SAN FnANorsoo, Aug. 27.
The suspension OF the Gold Bank and Trust
Co., OF this city,s announced this morning. The
excitement in financial circles continues, and
further failures are expected. The President OF
the National Gold Bank and Trust Co. says that
the suspension s due to the impossibility Of OBJ
taining coin. The bank has ample means to sat
isfy all claims, and creditors presenting their
claims will receive negotiable bonds. The bank
will resume business when coin can be obtained.
CAUSE OF THE SUSPENSION
The suspension Of both the Bank of Califor-
MIA and the Gold Bank and Trust Co. is said to
have been the result of squeeze of the Bankers
and Brokers Bank, which has locked up most of
the available gold in the city. The bank Of Cal
iforuia was loaded up with Ophir Savage, called
"Onia," and Consolidated Virginia stocks at in
hated prices, and these, with the figures of the
new Bank of Nevada and Bankers and Brokers
Bank, added to the inability to raise god to meet
elaine, cansed the suspension Of the banks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
Our opera House.

ioaI PASTOR TO orIN THE SEASON CHANGES IN
THE INTERIOR.
Ihe Opera House will be re-opened on Sep
lenber 9th, by Tony Pastor. with variety per-
rornance in which he will introduce some new
combinations and speoialities. 1t is probable
that on the 9th. Jas. Ward will put in stock
company from the Chestnut, in centennial
performance, bu. this has not been definitely
arranged. Whatever he brings will be good,
however, as ho has always heretofore done
we'll for Wilmington.
During the summer vacation several changes
have been made on the interior, some OF which
aye have already mentioned, viz the lowering
NJ the orchestra chairs, the raising of the or
ohestra floor, and the opening of avenues into
those in the orchestra circle. The chairs have
also been 10 arranged that the stage is not hid
den from WOW by some tall person in the row
nhoad, as in the alternate rows the specta-
tor looks between those who sits III
N front of him. The woodwork has also
been newly painted, adding freshness through
out the auditorium. In addition to this MIR. Chas.
j. Hawthorne, scenic artist from Philadelphia,
ls finishing new drop curtain, for use between
the scenes, which is OF new design. In the CEN
tre, behind well executed lambrequin, with
pllasters to tho right and left and handsome
paneling between and at the bottom, is portrayed
very pretty picture of Vera Cruz, as viewed
from the sea. It's fort, cathedral and public
buildings are plainly discernible, while in the
1flng pleasantly ride numerous small craft
sky and water are naturally depicted, and the
peculiar halo of the soft southern atmosphere
envelopes the city. Tho scene is very pleasing
one, and rises superior to the Objectionable ad
vertising curtain which used to be lowered te
the disgust OF the eiaudience.
Beside this curtain Mr.. Hawthorne has alst
added another landscape to the collection o
scenery. 1t Is also very pleasant to look upon
the moving water blending very nicely with thu
sylvan aud rural beauty OF the scene.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
Afternoon News.
Bg 4slearaph o Me commereial.

By Telegraph to the Commercial.
Heavy rains fell in Nebraska yesterday.
The corn crop is maturing satisfactorily in
Illinois,
Capt. Thos Barr, aged 93, q prominent citi-
zen.of Bedford, n. H., dropped dead, yesterday.
Tho reported disagreement of Secretary
Bristow and Commissioner Pratt is denied.
The Indian Commission did not meet at
Omaha on Wednesday owing to the interruption
of travel
A general Reunion Of New Hampshire
veterans will be held at Manchester, October
sixth, seventh and eighth.
The steamship Leo, from Savanna for New
York, put back to Tybee Island, yesterday, dis
abled, but will get away tomorrow.
Fred. Sample was yesterday convicted in
Detroit of the murder Of John Pleiss, in March
last His accompiices are yet to be tried.
1t is said that Wall street (New York;
banking firm loses 100000 by the fsiluro OF
Stirling, Ahrsns d Co., sugar importers. of Bal
timore.
Fred O'Brien has accepted e challenge to
leap with Bob. Stickney, the circus performer,
for the championship OF tho United States.
Sticlney has leaped with double somersault
over twenty-five horses.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
sale OF the BLACK Hills.

TIE APPROACHING coUNCIL-TnE CONSENT OF THE
SIOUX GENERALLY GIVEN.
ST. PAuL's, MIMI, Aug. a.
Agent W. Bingham of the Cheyenne agency,
left here on Wednesday for OMAHA OH his way
to Red Cloud to attend grand council, at which
the cession of the Black Hills and Big Horns
country will bo negotiated. Nearly Ave hundred
Indians from his agency had started to attend
the council before Bingham left Cheyenne, and
he estimated the total number of Sioux likely to
be at the council at not less than twenty-five
hundred. His belief is that the Sioux have gen.
orally consented to sell the Hills, but want the
highest price possible.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
The Centennial Exhibition.
saAIL NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS Fon sPAGg IN THE
AMERICAN DEPARTMENT-LAcK OF PREPARATION
yoH A DISPLAY OF AMERICAN ART.

sMA1I NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR sPAGg IN THE
AMERICAN pEPARTMENr-LAcK or PREPARATION
FOR A DISPLAY OF AMERICAN AEr.
Correspondence of the v. Y.TrfbHne.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21.-There arc q few I'm
pleasant truths about the Centennial that ought
to be known now before II ia too late to remedy
the defects they reveal. The fact is that there
nre not half as many applications for SPACE IN
the American Department as there should be.
Up to this time the total number OF applications
has not reached 8 500. In the Paris Exposition
of 1867 there were nearly 10000 French exhibi-
tors. Allowance being made for the difference
between the compact way in which Frenohmen
display thor wares and the expansive style OF
Americans, and alao for the greater subdlvi-
SION OF manufactures in France, which re-
suits in single establishments producing a
smaller variety Of articles than is the rule here,
there should still be at least 1000 applicants on
the American list to give assurance OF an eAM-
btion thoroughly creditable to this country.
Every mail brings numerous accessons TO these
lists. it is true, but they do not come half fast
| enough Several States and Territories are as
| vet wholly unrepresented, and there are others
that give no promise of making anything ,ap'
preaching satisfactory exhiblt or their INDUS,
| tries aud natural products. No doubt there VIII
| be great rush OF applicants as soon al day Is
fixed for closing the boolis but that day cannon
| be much longer postponed. In Justice to those
| who have already filed applications the aliot-
| ment OF space must soon take place, 10 S'fe
time for designing and making showcases and
for the preparation of the articles to be eS'
| hibited
The lack of any earnest effort to secure a
full representation Of American art gives
ground for the apprehension that the United
States will not do well in competition with other
nations in one of the principal departments OF
| the exhibition.
Otherwise the exhibition lie moving along in
way that ia highly gratifying. Tho buildlngt
will be ready two months before they VIII pc
needed and the preparation Of Ornamental
grounds, the erection OF bridges, the construct
ion of special water works, the opening o.
street approaches, &C., are keeping psce Will
the more serious work of completing tho princi
| aIlil
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
Nova Scotia.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE CENTENNIAL.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE CENTENNIAL. r
HALIFAX, Aug. az.
The Nova Scotia Advisory Board of the Phila-
dephia Exhibition, met yesterday, and organi-
zed with the Hon. II. @. Hill as chairman, and
Dr. Honeyman as secretary. Committees were
appointed to look after the various departments.
BEAR RIVER MURDER.
The Bear River murderer is still at large
People are searching the woods looking for him.
BARK BEAcHED.
The Bark Union, from Cape Breton, bound for
New York, coal laden, went ashore on lodge of
Cofins Island in squall.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
collision on tho Delaware IL. H.

LOCOMOTIVE STRIKES A PEACH WAGON. KILLS
THE TEAM AND DRIVER, AND INJURIES A LAD.
Last evening locomotive, with riding car
attached, which WAS on IT'D way to Townsend,
to be turned to bring up peach train,
colded with e peach wagon at Ginn's The
train was running OF only 3
moderate rate OF speed. Just az it approached
the crossing the driver OF the wagon. u colored
man, drove upon the track and the COW catcher
striking the mules killed them both, broke up
the wagon, killed the driver and injured a son,
IA years old, Of Robert Cochran, agent at dinn's
it was supposed fatally. This morning, however,
he was somewhat better, and hopes are enter
tsined OF his recovery. Coroner Groves went
down on the morning train to hold an inquesf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
New York.
THE STATE TAX ApPoRTIoNMEsT

THE STATE TAX APPoRTioNMENT.
New YORK, Aug. 27.
The State Board Of Assessorsp paid itH usual an
nual visit to the Tax Commission Office of this
county, yesterday, in the course OF the trip year
ly taken throughout the State for the purpose of
collecting material for the State Board of Equal
ization. The valuation of the State at large is
81, 960 100000, and the valuation 1874 1881, ,000,
600. Nearly all the counties in the State have
been visited, and the tour of the Board will last
until September ill., when the State Assessors
meet the Commissioners Of the Land Office in
Albany and constitute the State Board of Equal
ization, when me apportionment Of State Tax
among the different counties will be made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
The South West.

ESTABLISHMENT OF MAIL CARRIERS ALONG THE
GULF COAST.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. az.
San Antonio dispatch says that owing to the
failures of the mail contractor to carry the mails
between headquarters, here, and nearly all the
frontier coast, the general commanding has es-
tablished line Of couriers.
MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
Major Clendenning, with three companies OF
the Eighth Cavalry, has arrived ut Fort CLARK
en- route to the lower Rio Grande.
Major Genl Ord will order the whole regiment
there if there is any occasion for such move
ment
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
Movement of Gold.

OVER MILLION DOLLARS SENT TO CALIFORNIA.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.
Heavy transfers of gold to California, are
being made by the Treasury, to-day, in support
fication received at the Department that the
agents OF Banks have deposited gold with the
assistant Treasurer at New York. Telegraphic
instructions are sent to tho assistant Treasurer
at San Francisco, placing credits to the respec-
tive banks making such deposits in New York
Thus far over million dollars have been trans
ported
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
SECOND EDIT'I0N.
The California Panic.

BANK SUSPENSIONS IN BAN FRANCISCO -THINds
LooE BLUE-oLosINd OF THE NATIONAL GOLD
BANK AND TRUST co.
The Bank OF California, at San Francieco,
failed yesterday, shortly before the close OF
business houre after having paid out s1,4OO, OOO
during the day. Its president states that 1t will
not resume business. lts oflcers say that its as
sets will be sufficient to pay all its liabilities.
THE SITUATION LAsr EVENING.
San FsANcIsoo, Aug. 26-10, p. NJ.
The general feeling shout town tonight ia
rather blue The cashier Of the National Gold
Bank stated to gentleman, daring an interview
this evening, that the Bank would open in the
morning but might have to suspend during the
day. This bank paid out all its gold in the af-
ternoon, and good deal OF silver. If 1t can
make arrangements tonight for coin, it may be
able to ride over tomorrow.
A run is expected on tho San Francisco and
Merchants Exchange Banks, tomorrow.
meeting ofsthe Bank Presidents was called,
this evening to concert measures for relief. The
Board OF Brokers has also called meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT or BANK CLOSING.
San FRANCISCO, Aug. 2G-Midnisht.
The National Gold Bank and Trust Company
has sent in the following notice for publication
in..mornng papers
" In consequence Of tho panic aud the impos-
sibilty of obtaining coin, the National Gold BANK
and Trust Co. will close until further notice.
The Bank has sl.3OO,0 900 over and above all its
liabilities AS soon as coin can be obtained, il
will resume business as usual In tho meantime,
any creditor 30 desiring can have good assets OF
the Bank to the amount Of his claim, by order
OF the Board OF Trustees. (Signed.)
HENRY L. DAVIS.
President
WHAT Is THOUGHT III CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Aug. 27.
The opinion Of the Bankera in this city il that
the failure OF the Bank OF California VIII pro-
duce little if any effect in Chicago.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE AFFAIR.
The TiItOn-Beecher Suit.

Ma BHEcHER's LAWYERS MAKE NO REapoNsE-MR.
SHERMAN EXPECTED HOME, SOON.
New YoRK, Aug. n.
MIR. Beeohers counsel have as yet paid no at
tention to the notice sent them by Tilton's coun-
sci regarding new trial Of the suit. They are,
1t is understood, awaiting the meeting of the
City of Brooklyn Court and the appointing of a
day for hearing the CASE, which will bo called at
the September term.
Thos G.. Shearman was expected home from
Europe in the early part of September in time
to participate In the trial, should 1T proceed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27

The Baltimore market had n large supply OF
t'rGit, yesterday, the receipts at Light street
wharf being estimated at 1000 boxes. Prices
stood up pretty well, local consumers and cam
ners buying freely. A considerable quantity
sold for 81 to a1.25 box, some OF the best va
rieties of the finest Old hlixons and Crawfords
bringing sl.40.
THE WILMINGTON MARKET.
Tie peach shipments, this morning by rail,
exclusive OF the six chartered cars. were less than
Yesterday, amounting to 1000 baskets and $50
crates Tho number of market wagons WAS, how
ever increased, and the quantity in the market is
probably as great as yesterday There is better
demand for fruit, but the supply is 80 great that
prices remain unchanged.
The PHILADELPHIA MARKETS TO-DAY.
REPORT J. It. & d. II. Kenney, aOb N. Water st.l
by Telegraph to the COns'nercfdi
PHILADELPHIA, August a.
The market is overdone, and commission mon
Aro " struck" The supply is beyond the demand.
We quote poor fruit, (crates) at 20@3Oc; medium;
oOQiOo prime 50975; baskets, s@25c, accord
ing to quality.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
Political Notcr.

The assertion made by certain Democratic
papers, among them the Philadelphia Times,
that the Republicans in Ohio have changed
the issue in the present contest from the
currency to the school question is wholly
false. The Republicans are as eager for sound
currency as they ever We're, and rs earnest in
canyassing the question. But the school ques-
tion assumes a natural Importance in the Ohio
campaign, and must receive fair share OF con-
sideration.
Tho Republican Convention OF Mississippi
concluded its labors at four O'Clock yesterday
morning by nominating George NJ. Buchanan
for the State Treasurer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
FOURTH EDITION.
Long Branch.

AN INTERRUPTION IN THE SPORT THREATENED.
LoNo BRANCH, Aug. 27.
The atmosphere was still cool, early this
morning, and there was every indication OF
storm before the days sport would commence,
but the wind having changed it is now thought
by weather prophets that warmer and clear
weather will be had.
FAREWELL TO MR.. AND MRS. sAnIoRIs
New YORK, Aug. 27.
special from Long Branch says that Preei-
dent Grant gave dinner party, last night to
afford the members of his family and intimate
friends an opportunity to bid good bye to his
daughter Nellie and her husband, Mr.. sartoris,
who leaves for Europe, tomorrow. The entire
affair was private, but on grand scale.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
brooklyn WIDOWS Bsasted afiec'
fiarIA.

Abraham Hyman wealthy citizen of Rhode
Island became acquainted with beautifui
Brooklyn widow, and after short courtshif
promised, as alleged to marry her. Tho wedding
was liked for the 18th OF August inst, and he
made her present of diamond ring, diamond
earrings and pair of chain bracelets. rs
subsequently returned to Rhode Island. On
the 14th inst. he wrote the widow, Mrs. Regina
Jacobs, saying that he would be obliged to post
none the wedding. Monday, Mrs. Jacobs began
q suit against Mr.. Hyman for breach Of promise,
claiming $4,000 damages, and he was arrested in
New York Just as he was about to go on. board
the cars for his home. He was worry indignant
but was compelled to go to Jail, and on Inesday
his bail was fixed at $4,000
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
Tho Peach Trade.
WILMINGTON,

WILMINGTON, august ~.
The New York market, yesterday, was report
Cd little slow, both for local and shipping use,
although the quality WAS attractive One fact
must be kept in mind, aud that Is that in pre-
gious years tho supply Of fruit sent to New York
was drawn upon, there, largely for re shipment
70 New England cities, but now we are sending
directly to Boston, and supplying that city and
rs nelghborhood over the heads OF New York
dealers. This is much the better plan, and
brings the best returns, but it must obviously
reduce New Yorks capacity for consuming fruit.
The peach shipments over the Delaware II. II.
Yesterday, we're still larger than on Wednesday,
aud the receipts at Jersey Oity alone exceeded
the aggregate OF any days shipments to all
points, prior to the present season. Tue distrib-
ution of this fruit was made
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
The ntenmship OhIn.

slIE Is OBTAINED IN THE R1yER-BUT d0Hs oCr
THE oAPEs ALL RIGHT, THIS MORNING.
The steamship Ohio, Of the AmoricaI line, in
which we have special interest at this moment
was detained yesterday, On i,er way down the
river, and when the Felton, came down, last eve-
ming, she was lsing in tho river, above Edge
moor. Whether her machinery was defanged, OF
what else was the cause Of detention was not
discovered. Later, she proceeded on her
voysge.
SHE GOES TO sEA.
by Telegraph % the Commercial.
LEwEs, DEL, Aug. 27.
Tho stesmahip Ohio, of the American Line,
reached hero this morning, and went to aes at
40.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27

WHERE ARE THEY 2-An occasional query OF
the philosophic mind, is, where are the faithful
guardians OF the peoples lives aad property
We arc told by persons whose occupations regu-
larly call them out at night, that before, during,
and after midnight, four or six policemen may
be found at Tenth Il Market street, sitting on q
bench, and on door step, just '' around the
corner.n A rain storm will drive them into the
Friendship engine house to which they have
keys, or elsewhere as they can,nnlock many COM
Portable quarters, such as the Brandywine mills,
nc. In the winter they take to places like tho
engine room Of the city water works, where fires
are kept. OF course they never take a "nap.'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
leaths

TAyLoR-August Goth, 1876, James Taylor, 1Ged
CT years - ,,,
TO attend his funeral, from hislae residence corner
Of Clsymont and Is Streets on sunday, august 2sth,
at clock .. IN. Services at Trinity church at 24o,
to proceed to Riverview Cemetery.
GFlFFITH.--on wednesday, the 25th inst. Miss
Jane j. Grlnlth, of Hockessin
yhe funeral will tat place on Saturday afternoon
August qSth, at 2 O'Clock,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-08-27
- FIRST EDITION.
BnSe-Ball.

A DRAWN GAME, YESTERDAY WITH THE oRrufRs OF
oAMDEN-oTuER CURRENT NoTfe.
Vest erday afternoon, the Quicksteps won't up
to Gloucester for tho purpose OF playing game
with the CregeIs Of Camden, but instead had to
play mixed nine OF only four from the Creger
club and the balance from the Shibe, Gloucester
and Gain clubs. II seems to have been
the determination OF these clubs that
the Qucksteps were to be beaten at all
hazards, and the failure to do 30 led to some
very disgraceful scenes during the progress OF
the game. The Qucksteps, who had hardly re-
covered from the decentralization of the game
with the Activee, made some inexcusable mufIs
and errors, but with all this they showed them
selves fully equal, II not superior to any picked
nine from the amateur clubs which had been
sorted over to beat them.
At the end of the ninth inning, the sides were
tie, each having made runs, which necessita.
ted 10th inning. The Cregers being the first
at the bat were quickly retired without a run,
but dieputng one Of Hindle's decisone, (l1ndle
being umpire,) the side declined to play the in
ming out, and 30 the game ended a draw.
80 much bad feeling was displayed at this time
and threats being freely indulged in, the Quick
steps were glad to get away from the grounds
even leaving some OF their equipments behnd.
rha following is the game by innings
Tnnings / 8 4 5 o z g 10
Quicksteps ps............2 0 0 03O g
OT6BbTh. ~ v % q " " " i " W ~
The nine players, some OF them members Of
the old Diamond State Club who went mp to
West Chester, yesterday were beaten, by the
Brandywines, by a score Of IA to q
1t is not certain whether the game with the
Doerr Club will be played on Tuesday after
noon. definite reply from that organization
has not been received.
The Harrisburg Patriot, yesterday, says "Ar.
rangements have been mado looking to the best
three in five between the Experte and Actives
of Reading The next game will be played al
Reading and the fourth in this city. 1t il ex-
pected that tie contest in Reading will attract
about 5000 people"
Chicago will invest 1000 in the new nine
next year Cincinnati, $40, 900; ST. Louis $40, 600
and Louisville is going into the business to the
amount OF S20 600. Cleveland, too, encouraged
by the lively state of things at present, has ar
ranged TO form nn association with capital ol
$l2, 900, to engage nine. Over SlO0,UUO viii
be invested in base ball stock, and in tho stocl
companies OF Boston, Hartford, New Haven
Now York and Philadelphia notless than $500, ,00t
will be found employed in.running profossiona
base ball clubs in 1876.
The FlyGways, the amateur champions OF New
York, started on a southern and eastern tour OF
Sunday afternoon, TO be gone three weeks, dl
ring which time they play games in tho princi
pal towns OF Pennsylvania, New York and Con
necticut.
The Reading Actives vanqushed the Philadel
phia Keystones on the formers 6rounds, by
score of 10 to /.
The Trenton yesterday played the Pottnvllle a
Pottsvillo, and beat them seven to eiS. The.
play the Ac.ives this afternoon.