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Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1875-02-20
The Legal II holidays

THE NEW Law GIVES RISE TO NOVEL QUESTION
WILL IT AFFECT NOTES WHICH WE'RE DRAWN
PRIOR TO THE PASSAGE OF TIE Law AND WHICH
FALL DUE ON MONDAY?
The passage by the Legislature of the bill
making the 1st day OF January and the 22nd OF
February legal holidays has given rise to a nov
el question which Is without precedent In this
State. Accordingly, 1t has exercised some OF
our bank officers not little, and they have 30
llcited legal opinion upon the subject, but the
lawyers themselves cannot agree upon it, There
is no law which bears directly upon.the case,
and being an entirely new question, without
single precedent, the matter becomes the more
pcrplexing.
The single question to be determined is,
whether the new law can interfere with the pay
ment of notes which fall due on Monday next.
In other words, can the payment OF note, given
prior to the passage Of the new law. and which
falls due on the 22d now legal holiday, be re-
quired the day previous, or in the present case
to-day, two days IN advance OF the maturity OF
the note II 30, these notes go to protest to-
day, unless met, and it is possible that such ac-
ton on the part of the banks might give rise to
trouble. On the other hand, 1t ID claimed that
under that provision Of the Constitution which
prohibits the imparmertof the validity Of con-
tracts the new law s imperative but no one
seems willing to risk definite opinion on this
point.
And thus the matter stands. In some instan-
ces due preparations have been made to con-
form to the law, and in these it matters but lit
tie. Others are still open. Some of the banks
have also determined to close on Monday.
These are the Union, the Farmers, the bank Of
Wilmington & Brandywine, and r. r.
Robinson & Co. The First National and the
Bank of Delaware had not decided at noon what
course they will pursue, but meeting Of the
Directors Of each will be held this afternoon to
reach conclusion. just such dilemma as this
arose in Philadelphia, come years ago, and the
matter was settled by placing a clerk in the
banks to receive deposits and lift notes. 1t has
been suggested hero to protest.notes twice, both
to-day and Monday, but we cannot say that such
will be done.
The following is the full text Of the new law
which we print in response to general inquiry
TO know its requirements
Be IL enacted By the Senate AMI House Of Repre-
sentatices of The Slate of Dela,rare in General
Assembly met,
Section /. That from and after the passage of
this act the first day of January, in each year,
commonly called New Years Day." and the
Twenty-second day OF February, in each year,
known as "Washington's Birthday" are declared
legal holidays, and all the provisions OF chapter
295, volume XI laws of Delaware, page 357, re-
vised Code OF 1874 entitled. ian act concerning
the payment of promisory notes, checks, and
bills OF exchange" are hereby extended, and are
in all cases to be deemed and taken as applica-
BILE to the aforesaid first day of January and
Twenty-second day Of February.
Passed at Dover. February 8 +, 1875
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New Peach Route 10 Boston.

THE OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP co. TO PROVIDE ALL
SEA TRANSPORTATION.
Capt Bourne, Of the Old Dominion Steamship
Co. has informed the Milford News that as soon
as the peach season opens, his company will put
on line of steamers between Lewcs and
Boston. The trip can be made in thirty Elk
hours, and without transshpment or handling.
example, will leave Lewes this evening and with
only one day at sea arrive at Boston in tile mid
die Of the next night and be delivered to con-
signees before daylight. This carriage at sea,
with no dust aud the cool sea breeZes sweeping
through 1t, the fruit will very well bear, and
come out at Boston in first-rate condition.
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AN END TO THE MATTER AT LAsT-THE OUT coME
OF THE INvEsTIoATIoN-NA OF THE " CON-
DEMNATIoN."
Council resumed the consideration, last even
ing, of the report of the special committee in
the Water Department Inquiry, the subject
coming up on motiou to strike out that section
Of the majority report with reference to Mr..
Hyde, andto substitute therefor Mr.. Canby's
amendment adopted ut the previous meeting.
Mr.. Pickels offered an amendment which was
adopted, and the substitute as amended was
adopted
report as amended, Mr.. McIntire moved to
amend by inserting the name of Mr.. Burton
after that of Mr.. Hyde.
On motion of Mr. Pickels the amendment was
laid upon the table.
W. M. Candy then moved to strike ont that
clause In the report which concerned MIR. Bur-
ton.
This also was laid upon the table on motion Of
Mr.. Pickels, after short discussion during
which tho rule limiting tho discussion to five
minute speeches was enforced
Other amendments were also adopted until
the report reads as follows, and in tins form re-
ceived the approval of Council
"Resolued by ui,s Council, That while we dis.
approve of the action Of Chief Engineer Hyde,
in instructing Engineer Maxwell to sign the
name Of Al. Caulk in the latters absence and
without his knowledge or consent and while
we also daapprove OF Mr.. Hyde action in ask.
luB employees VI bne Ndte
contribute portion of their wages to the Union
Aid Society, yet nothing of improper intent ap
pears in the action Of Mr.. Hyde in this matter.
and further that all such assessments are pro-
hibited in the future.
"The contempt shown by Mr.. Charles Burton,
Jr., Registrar, in not appearing before the Com
mittee, deserves and should receive the censure
OF this Council, a. the Committee we're but the
Representatives OF this Body, and should have
received, at least, the respect of officer hold.
ing his position by the votes of this Council.
"While we do not think that any one should
shrink from assisting the poor and needy, we do
object to the power of the City being employed
to force subscription from the honest, induitri-
ous DOOR"
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The masquerade ball is form of entertainment
introduced mainly by the German population,of
which large classes Of Philadelphians have be-
come increasingly fond in late years. The
Maennerchor, Juneer Maennerchor, and numer-
ous other societies give their yearly festivals at
the Academy of Music, and last winter there
were at least dozen OF these large carnivals.
One of these German societies, the "Cannstat-
the leading spirits of the affair was Mr.. John
Bower, the President of the Association. At the
height of tho gayety Mr.. Bower, gaily decked in
masquerading costume, when about to lead
lady into a waltz, fell heavily to the floor.
At first the fall was thought to be only piece
OF mumery, but when picked up the man was
found to be dead. Imagine that in the throng
of .pleasure-seekers and grotesque masquers;
with the flirting and intriguing the drinking
ana an earousihg ana the gddy aance-mnso sa., !.
of romance draw more extrayagant, more
pitiful contrast INDEX.
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ID. a. ID. Railroad.


ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
The annual report Of the Directors of the
Dorchester & Delaware n. r. for the fiscal year
ending October 81. 1874 being the ninth since
the organization of the Company, has Just been
given to the public. 1t appears that the receipts
for the past year did not quite quite come up to
the running expenses, and but for a surplus on
hand for 1873. and some subscription to the cap
ital stock paid in there would have been slight
deficit. Az it is there remains a slight overplus
for the current year. The receipts amounted to
S2l, ,11779, and the expenditures to 1922, 2i9.09
Passengers to the number of 1888 passed over
the road during the year and freight to the
amount Of IL, 975 1863 pounds. The largest items
shipped were l257l4 quarts of Strawberries,
3,093 buckets of blackberries, and 9,051 cases Of
grapes from L. New Market, 120,095 feet of
lumber from Linkwood, and 1G],06l poundAsf
fish from Cambridge.
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General Butler has declined an invitation to
address an agricultural fair next fall, as he ex-
poets to be travelling in Europe by that time.
The Select Committee on Louisiana Affairs
are said to be uncertain whom they will report
They are awaiting testimony from st. Louis, III
addition to the voiuminous Testimony taken at
New Orleans.
The House Committee on Railroads agreed
yesterday by vote of 6 to s. to report favorably
the bill in aid of the Texas Pacific Railroad. The
yeas were three Republicans and three Demo.
orats, and the nays were -four Republicans and
one Democrat.
The House Judiciary Committee yesterday ta-
bled the resolution of Mr.. Phelps, looking to the
repeal Of the so-called Poland "gag law" The
committee held that it was for the courts to de-
oide whether the subject of libel was oontempla-
ted by its provisions.
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FIFTH EDITION.
NO NEW DEvELoPMRNTs-MR. GARREfTg LIRE OF
STEAMERS TO BE PUT on AT ONCE

NO NEW DEvELoPMRNTs-MR. GAKREfTs LIRE OF
STEAMERS TO BE PUT on AT oNuE.
Matters remain about the same in the war be-
tween the BALTIC. & Ohio and Pennsylvania Rail
roads, the struggle being actively maintained BY
both sides in relation to tariffs. The Baltimore
American says "the Baltimore and Ohio has
with great promptitude put on An outside steam
ship line between New York and Beiti-
more, and after to- day expect to re-establish
their through freight connections with the
former city. Discussion has been started ~ to
the opening of ali independent railroad between
New York and Philadelphia, and the probable
purchase of the Philadelphia and Baltimore
road by one or the other Of the contestants, but
speculation. The latter road has 20 far
maintained its perfect neutrality between the
two contestants, but to avoid misapprehensions
gives notice that trains arrive and depart 1t the
President Street Station at the usual hours,
though no tickets are sold there for points north
of PHILADELPHIA"
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stDOwn, and Out"
EXPIRATION OF CONSTABLE DoRAN's TERN OF
OFFIOE,

EXPIRATION OF CONSTABLE DoRANs TERN OF
OFFICE.
1t will probably be gratifying to many poor
people of this city to know that constable Viii
liam Doran's term of office will expire on the
21st instant (to-morrow). Deran was commits
stoned by special act Of the Legislature, Feb
ruary 10th, 1865, at time when there was no
Democratic constable in the city, and for the
purpose of supplying that deficiency. He served
three years and then by special act
was continued three years more, to
February 10th, 1872 when his term
was to have expired. Not regarding this, how
ever, he served from that date on to the Esd Of
March, 1873, without a commission. The Legis-
lature at that time legazed all the acts which
he had done without warrant Of authority, and
extended his term Of Office to the 21st Of Febru-
ary, 1875, go that it will end tomorrow.
We are informed that DoraI will remove from
this city to Canada where he proposes to dwell.
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SPORTS ON THE SUsQUEHANNA.-The smooth
level surface of the frozen Susquehanna affords
fine opportunity for the display Of the speed and
yre do Grace and the adjoining country eagerly
avail themselves Of. several trials in speed
have already taken place, DR.. Cochran's young
Hambletonian." being king Of the ice. turf Be-
sides this, ice boats with their spread sails fly
before the wind, and skaters whirl their grace
full circles on the rsttling steel Altogether,
Bavre de Grace is having gay season Of 1t.
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Young Ladies, Relief society.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT, AND REQUEST FOR FuRIHLR
AID.
The Young Ladies' Relief Society take plea
sure in acknowledging the receipt of $112.0o,
the contents OF 222 envelopes returned from the
1000 recently distributed throughout the city.
Any family from neglect Of servants, or any
cause whatever has failed to receive an enve-
ope can be supplied by calling upon Bough-
man, Thomas & Co, 421 Market st.
We trust as this mode Of relieving the poor
and especially the sick among the poor, enables
the sum, however small to be constituted with
out the knowledge Of any save the donor, that
all will avail themselves of this opportunity to
add their mite to the sum already so gratefully
received,
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DELAWARE Fur FOR THE LONDON MARKET.-J
Lowery & Co., fur dealers at Milford, have sold
to agents in New York who represent large
house in Europe, the following invoice of fur
skins; ~, ,4S2 muskrat, 55,55l rabbit. 1924 coon,
$50 opossum, 282 mink, SO otter, 81 red fox,
gray fox, 81 cat The goods were shipped by
arrival in New York were placed on board an
outward vessel for London aud will be sold in
the fur sales, which take place in March, which
are the last that come off in that country this
spaa0n
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CASES on VARIoLoID.-Without being precise
as to locality it il proper to state that there are
some cases of smallp pox in the city, at least two
families having been attacked witt, it. 1t is
said to have first made its appearance in all es-
tablishment in the western part of tue city.
where several persons were attacked with a mild
type of yarioloid, and from that to have spread
to another family in the southwestern part OF
the city, where two of its members are lying
with 1t. After diligent inquiry we have heard
no other cases, but unless scrupulous care Is
talen IL may snread all over the city.
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A Sewer ExpIoGcA !

sewer at Cambridge Mass, which had be-
come filled with gas from leaky pipes, exploded
yesterday morning, with succession OF loud
reports. The walls of several adjacent buildings
were shattered and the escaping gas poured in
to several dwellings through the sewer connec-
tions. Ten persons were nearly suficated by the
fumes, and were rescued and resu.citated with
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MINDFUL OF DELAwARE.-Gov. Groome OF
Maryland has we believe, relatives who reside
in this State but apart from this he has contract
ed a personal interest and intercourse with our
people by reason of the near propinquity OF his
former home to us. He is therefore mindful Of
our little State, aud when, the other day he re-
leased from the Maryland penitentiary convict
he made it conditional upon keeping away not
only from that State but Delaware also. The
convict was John II. Cannon convicted Of larce-
ny in the Caroline county court, but whose resi-
denca was near by the Delaware line
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Republican Club meets this evening.
On Monday evening, the Friends Lycenm will
discuss Hawthorne, Holmes, and Howels.
The Wilmington Institute library will be
closed on Monday, "Washingtons Birthday"
having been made legal holiday.
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A Girl EnrEer.

Robema Griese, girl of l6, was committed at
Boston. yesterday, on the charge OF having
''raised" certificate of stock of the Michigan
Central Railroad from one shareof sixty. The
alteration, which was we'll executed, raised the
apparent value of the certificate from S68 to
$40S0, aud $4,000 was obtained upon 1t before the
fraud WAS discovered
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Our Law-Icss Legislature.
tFrom the State sentlncl,l

lrIom tue Sthtc GeniihciiI
Ours is probably the only Legislative body in
this country without lawyer. The practice oil
omitting, or rather of excluding lawyers from
both houses, is anomalous A body of men So
leoted to make laws, and not one of them ac'
quainted with the subject, is certainly unwise at
well as unprecedented. The consequence il, &c
much legislation made one session to be repeal
ed the next.
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FOURTH EDITION.
Forty-third Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.
HoUsE
In the House the Revenue bill was resumed
in Committee Of the Whole, the question being
on a motion to strike out the horizontal tariff
section. Mr.. Clymer opposed tho bill. He said
that with economy there would be no necessity
for an increase of taxation. Mr. Scofeld sup
ported the bill as compromise. MIR. Beck op-
posed the bill, saying it was merely measure OF
protection to make manufacturers richer.
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suspicious person who gave the name Of
Charles Williams, and his residence as Philadel-
phia, was sent over to New Castle to-day for va
grancy.
Sam. Bush was fined 80 and costs by the May
or, yesterday, for dsorderly conduct, and held
in 5000 for better behavior
Elmer Moore, charged with incendiaryism was
committed to New Castle, day, in default OF
$4,000 bail.
Another dollar for the Union Aid Relief fund
was received, this morning.
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He HADN'T.

Mr.. G. X. Ross says that the statement to tho
effect that his lost chlld had serious affection
of the bladder which was incurable is entirely err
roneous. The inference which that statement
also contained that the abduc.ors feared to call
in medical aid for the relief OF the child, and
that death had probably ensued, falls to the
md
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U. S. CIRcUrT CoUaT.-Judgs Bradford The
Government, in the suit against Day, closed It's
testimony Yesterday, and when the Court ad-
journed in the afternoon the defence had made
some progress in the examination of their first
witness. The adjournment was until Tuesday
next, Monday being holiday.
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OsLY ONE LEFT. prosperity among the news
papers Of the Peninsula is further denoted by
by the fredericksburg Courier Of
the use of the patent outside5 With sim
gle exception, every newspaper published on the
Peninsula is printed in its own office, and is
wholly local enterprise.
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NOW Advertisements, To-day.

Wedding cards at COMMERCIAL ONCE
collars, luiwO0d aud Warwick
List unclaimed letters
Want d. -Agents for patents
Notce-Lincoln o'ge, K OF p
Wauted-A good cook
Wanted-A middle aged woman
literary societies printing
odd Eel ows' Hall-Wyman
PenDingtons sale 10 day
Fune al notices
City Laundry will do your washing
Get your candies Of Miss Maxwell
Webb for cheap UNI rellas
Partaga CT ars. a. Singles
Dunsll's or toys hats
\ eek ties, &c , ut Morgan's
Fnllmer's Tor saddle rocks
Furnitu e for spring at Enterprise Co
Seven street Varieties
Institute hall->heridan, Mack & Day
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HOP At THE CRY HALL-The Brandywine
night, and in the early evening had the thing
pretty much to themselves. Only six couples
Joined in the grand march to the music of three
xiolip
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entertainments.
CEVENTH STREET VARIETIES.

CEVENTH STREET VARIETIES.
- 7iH BELOW WALNUT.
JOHN G. CLARKE. MANAGER.
Immense succe 3 Of the New Company
ENTIRE CHANGE of PtGG 1AMME.
Songs, Dances, Ethiopan ske ches, Gymnasiic
Exercises Pleasing Faro s, &c.
Come early to secure good seats.
The largest and most Talented Company OF nrst-
class Variety Artists that ever appeared In VIII
mlngton .x.-
PR CES OF ADM sToN......a5 AND 10 CENTS
Februsry I'D, (Mashington's Birthday commencing
at2 p M, feb90,lt'
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1t is understood that the estate Of the late
Representative Hersey, Of Bangor, Me-, will
amount to 100000.
The Manhattan (Guion steamer, chartered for
the American line,) sailed from Philadelphia,
this morning, for Liverpool.
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a ReuubIfcun from NIiuuesOt

8. j. R. Mcmillan was elected U. s. Senator by
the Minnesota Legislature yesterday. he receiy-
ing 80 votes to &c for Lechren He is Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of tho State, Is So
years OF age, of unblemished reputation, and a
Republican in politics.
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New JUSTICE OF THE PFAcE.-The governor
yesterday appointed Chief of Police William II.
Brady, a Justice OF the Peace and Notary Public
under the new law creating an additional officer
Il that kind for Wilmington. 1t was un-
derstood when the act was passed, that 1t was
for MIR. Brady's benefit.
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READY TO SWEAR THEM IN.-Mayor Simms las
consented to swear in as many citizens Of the
Fifth Ward as special police as may desire to en-
gage in tho patrol Are those who were con-
ducting the movement ready for service yet?
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LECTURE by DR. BUsH.-There will be meet
ing Of the Historical Society on Monday eve-
ming next, at II o'clock, in the rooms of the
Society, Masonic Hall, when Lewis P. Bush, NJ.
D i, will read paper on "The Icelanders-th
History, Literature and Voyages to North Amer
ica." The public are cordially invited to attend
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BOARD OF TRADE.-The following special COM
mittees have been appointed by the President: :
on application, for Centennial appropriation, to
James Bradford, Charles Baird, Francis Barry,
Granville Worrell, on amended assignment law,
George s. Capelle, j. T. Heald,W. 7. Croasdale.
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THIRD EDITION.
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YORK, Feb. 90
Gold, to-day, s1.14s%.
Furnished Dy Craige, johnson Co., Bankers and
Brokers' 9th and Market Sts.l
LONDON, 1890, P. M, Feb. 90
Holiday on stock exchange being settlement
day no quotations for stock or bonds.
FRANKFORT, Feb. 90
United States 5-2O's Of 1862, 80.
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eooDs AT PRIVATE SALE AT ALLTIMEs.
YHE ART JOURNAL.

VNHE ART JOURNAL.
An International gallery Of engravngs, by dlstin-
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the various branches OF art.
nhe undersigned will begin in January, 7b, the
publication Of monthly journal specially devoted
to the world OF artpant ng sculpture, architecture,
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