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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
=, l.. church Congress.

The Episcopal Church Congress will meet to-
.norrow morning in st. Andrews Church, Phila-
iephis, under the presidency Of the Bishop Of
Pennsylvania. The Congress is wholly yolun-
tary body, having no authorized existence it
Possesses no legislative powers does not pro.
pose TO decide any mooted questions, but meets
simply to hear the opinions OF representative men
and to dlscuss fairly aud calmly any and every
opinion and practice prevalent or allowed in til 9
church, to have them presented and urged by
their sbest advocates upon the thoughtful con-
aideration Of her members, leaving resalts to
their after thought and sober Judgment: It is
believed by the promoters Of the Church Con-
gress, that such gatherings and interchange OF
views tend to cultivate mutual respect and a
hrotherly and tolerant spirit among members
OF the same religious body. The proceedings OF
the Congress will doubtless be fully reported in
tho Philadephia papere.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

Lave Eeasls OF the Dunk ers.

The Dunkers are bringing their loye-feasts or
tile season to close. Their religious denomina-
ton has d large following in number OF coun-
ties Of this State among them Dauphin,
Lebanon and Lancaster. The ceremonies OF
the Dunkers are very interesting. Any per-
son desirous OF participating in the GER
emonies Of the feet-washing and the
the Lords Supper is welcomed, but when it comes
to the sacrament the Dunkers are close COM
nunicants and permit none but members OF the
church to taste Of the wine. Previous 60 the
supper comes the ceremony Of feet-washlng,
which, it should be remembered, does not diner
materially from that practiced by the WlneDren-
narians 1t is not empty form, such as might be
expected by one who never witnessed IT.,
but,a feet.washng in fact, in which all members
present take part, and such other persons
"a choose may participate. The vessels used
for the purpose are common Wasn'tnps' M T., WHICH sr
pose The manner Of performing the ceremony
Is simple enough. Brother Jones starts out with
tub and towel, and going to brother Brown tle
| latter's feet are both immersed and washed by
| brother Jones, who puts his hands into the wa
| ter and rubs the feet few times and then wipes
| them thoroughly dry with the towel. He then
| proceeds in a similar manner to two or three
others, when another brother takes the tub ana
goes Oh with the process, by which plan al
participate, one relieving the other the
water being thrown out and re-
newed frequently. The sexes perform
this duty ss we'll as that OF Of giving and receiv-
| ing the kiss of brotherly love separately, The
brothers wash feet only for the brothers. the sis-
| ters nerformipg the same service only for those
of their own sex. During tho performance OF
feet washing one of the teachers discourses OF
the origin and significance Of the ceremony. Al
ter the feet-washing has been concluded all par
take of the supper prepared for the occasion,
each one receiving a share of the bread and meat
and a dish of soup. After all are satisfied the
sacrament is offered, with fermented vine
| Lancaster Examiner.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
FIRST EDITION.
OhIo Burglars III Wilmington.

Two CAPTURED THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF SPRING :
FIELD HERE TO TAKE rHEM BACK.
Chief OF Police Schnchman, OF Springfield,
Ohio, arrived IN Wilmington, last night, after
two alleged burglars who had been detained in
the cells since Thursday by his orders In the
early months OF the present year several bur-
glaries were. committed at Springfield the per-
petrators avoiding arrest by flight.
There seems to have been several persons in
the gang which committed the robberies, three
OF whom found their way to this city. They
iirHt took up their abode In Eeading, aud after
wards in Philadelphia, before coming to VIII
minstou. They arrived here some three Or four
months ago, but one OF them returning to
Springfield WAS locked up, and he - squealed "
on the others. Then 1t WAS that word was sent
Oh here for the arrest and detention of Charles
Drepher and julius Myers. In due time they
were locked up, Myers hearing that the police
wanted him gong to the hall. They denied all
knowledge of that with which they are charged,
but, this morning, the developments look pretty
conclusive. The house OF Myers WAS searched
and In trunk belonging TO the party now under
arrest at Springfield WAS found lot Of altered
and skeleton keys, and some OF the property
which If supposed to have been stolen
Myers is a married man. During his resi-
dence here, his family has been sorely afflicted,
lie brought them here without money or friends,
ingratiated himself into the favor OF some OF
onr people, found work and seemed to be de-
voting himself to an honest livelihood. When
he first came he did not wish aims no much al
work-he wanted to repensh his home with
the necessities Of life. He seemed 90 sincere
in this that situation was found for him in one
of the paint shops Of the city, friends gave him
clothing and other necessaries, and he seemed to
getting along well. A few weeks ago death in
vsded the household, and every dollar OF Myers
savings was consumed in funeral expenses.
Besides this, both he and his wife sickened, and
the day he presented himself at the hall was the
hrst time he bad been out for couple OF weeks.
Being locked up he was, of course, unable to
provide anything for his family, who were left
in a state Of dsstitution, all their means having
been consumed during the days Of sickness and
in the funeral The morning that Myers was
locked up there was no food in the house, but
Chief OToole furnished the money for mmedi-
ate use. This evening, Chief Schuchman will
start for home with his prisoners. Mrs. Myers
will probably remain here, and il 80 she will
need the sympathy and assistance OF friends.
Neither she or her children should suffer le-
cause OF the evihdoings of Mr.. Myers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
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ISlsh0p Holly, OF Hnyti.

TO tie Editor Of the Commercials
A brief notice in Saturdays issue advertised
the Bishop of Hayti to speak in Trinity Chapel,
on next Wednesday evening. The notice in.
troduced him as an American by birth, and an
African by decent. He is also, and emphati-
cally representative man, thoroughly educa-
the Bishops OF the Episcopal church, in the
United States, to the high Office and dignity OF
the first Of an independent sister church,
Bishop Holly has received their emphatic en'
dorsement. He visits the States at this time, to
interest Americans in the almost national pro-
ject OF founding Normal and Collegiate insti-
tuition at Port-au-Prnce, the capital Of Hayti,
for the education of the youth Of the West In
dia Islands, under the shadow and in the at
mosphere of Republican institutions almost
identical with our own. But let the Bishop tell
his own story. His description OF his ialanc
home, its people, government and prospects, arc are
deeply.interesting and should be known by the
American people.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
THIRD EDITION.
Destructive Fire.
THE TOWN OF WHITEHALL, N.

THE TOWN OF WHITEHALL, N. Y. BURNING.
WHITEHALL, n. Y, Nov. S.-A large conhagia d.
ton ID now raging here. The fire WAS discovered
IN the Lake House, and has taken the Yule
House, Delanos billiard saloon, Hall x Kit
teridges hardware store and is rushing up Canal
street south at rapid pace. 1t is impossible to
determine where it will end as the wind is blow
ing gale from the north. Aid has been sent
from Rutland. One OF the steamers was found
disabled, 80 We are in crippled condition.
FURTHER DETAILs-THR FLAMES UNDER CONTROL,
EARLY THIS MoRNINa-DETAII.s OF THE LOSS.
by Telegraph to the Commercial.
WHITEHALL, Nov. =.
The fire which broke out here. last night, was
got under control, early this morning. The
Yule House, tile Lake House, G. Dayton's brick
block, occupied by Geo Yule for hotel purposes,
and Geo. Deano's billiard saloon and restaurant
were burned, and Hall 4 Kitteridge's hardware
store was nearly consumed, with heavy stock
OF goods. The Losses will probably exceed $780,
000,upon which there is an insurance OF S25 000.
Chief engineer N b. Baker and several fire.
men were badly injured by falling wall. The
ire wss evidently the work of an incendiary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
Raltimore,s Poe MOnument.

The Baltimore american, this morning. says /;
The memorial to Edgar A. Poe will be unveiled
on Wednesday, the 18th Of November. The re-
mains have beeiI removed to the new grave at
the front of Westm nster Churchyard in accor-
dance with the general feeling that the honor to
the poets life and work would not be complete if
the monument was erected in the secluded cor
ner where they laid for twenty-six years. The
ceremony Of unwilling will be preceded by an
address by Prof. Elliott, Grafton by Prof. Shep-
herd and Mr. John H. B. Latrobe's personal
"reminiscences Of Poe. 1t is unfortunate that
none Of the leading American poets have found
themselves able to be present, but letters will be
read from Longfellow, Holmes, Bryant and
Lowell. Mr.. Tennyson has been invited to send
all inscription for the monument.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

"COncerning Husbands.''

aRs LtyERMoRE's LECTURE, ,oN SATURDAY EVE
NINa--A LARoE AUDIENCE AND ADMIRABLE DIS
COURSE
rhs Unitarian Church was tcrowded, ON Satur-
DAY evening 10 hear the lecture Of Mrs. Liver
more. Preceding it,, there was delightful mu
si,a entertainment by Mr.. aud Mrs. Stope Mrs.
Wales, Mr.. Lobdell, Mr.. Rhoads, and others.
Mrs. Livermore spoke two hours, delivering
MI earnest. forcible address, She referred III
the beginning to tho customs OF marriage among
the IIindoos, and traced the two great waves OF
migration which came from India westward into
Europe, and dividing formed the Scandinavian
nations in the North and the Latin nations in
the South. Amongst these, the GUS
tOina OF marriage were described, and
tho relations that husbands held to wives were
illustrated. In both Greece and Rome, the &C.
verify OF the laws relating to married women
WAS such that ultimately it destroyed maj rage,
itself ali then there came porod when "Free
Love" was the rule of society aud philosophers
and poets leaned ut the feet of courtesans.
Such condition was but the prelude to national
dacay and destruction, and the speaker de.
nonnced with great earnestness every tendency
90 the injury OF the institution OF monogamit
marriage. To destroy that. she declared, WAS tc
open the door to the depreciation OF society, ano
.he ruin of the nation.
The latter half of her lecture referred to the
legal dissbllitios in regard to the ownership OF
property, the custody Of their children, &C., un-
Ger which women labor in all the States except
iowa aud Kansas. In the former State, it hat
been provided that women shall stand before the
law the same ~ men, in all respects but three
they do not vote, they do not serve on juries
aud they do not perform militia service. Mos
Jf the States have Of latesyears iberalized theil
code in relation to women, and the speaker re
ferred in terms of compliment to the important
reforms made (through the exertions Of Lewii
Thompson, Esq, largey,) in this State.
Mrs. Livermore illustrated her subject, AT
usual, with occasional stories and anecdotes
some OF them worry touching. Speaking OF the
good husbands" she alluded to two, whom the
audience really recognized AZ Wendell Phillips
and Col Hgeinson, who stood by the side O
invalid and holpless wives with fidelity whicl
displayed in them the highest honor and nobility
" spirit.
The next lecture OF the Channing Course viii
he delivered on the evening OF November 18th
by Rev. j. r. W. Ware, Of Boston. His subjec
will be " The Afternoon of the Nineteenth Cen
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
The KceIY Molor.

The Philadelphia Bulletin editorially says :
I'VE have just visited and seen the Keely motor
IN operation. Tho secrets and the workings OF
this new engine, as we'll as the capacity of this
new motive power or new force, have not been,
and perhaps for some time will not be, fully de-
scilbed One thing, however, is certain the
power used is cold vapor it is generated without
calls. And it nav be stated. and it ia stated ab-
aoutely, without fear OF contradiction, that tho
loiee generated from quart of water is suiii-
Gent Of itself to propel an ocean steamer. Nor
can 1t be limited except by the strength OF the
materials composing the engine in which the
ioice is generated and applied"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
FOURTH EDITION.
The Congressional Speakership.

ALL THE CANDIDATES DEVELOPING STRENGTH THE
UNCERTAINTY OF THE STRUGGLE.
NEW York, Nov. =.
A World special says that all the candidates
who have been prominently named for the Con
OCCASIONAL Speakership are rapidly developing
strength throughout the party and the country,
and by the first week In December figures
alone may he brought into requisltion for the
first time TO show who ia ahead. Those Demo-
cratic members who have visited here express
their desire to vote for candidate whose record
as Democrat ID free from local and "entangling
alliances, and who will reflect the highest hon
or and credit on his party and the country.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
The Character OF ApOpIexy.

To tNe EdN0r OF Tie C0ntnlefcldl:
In reference to the death OF Michael Boil,
you stated in Fridays report Of tue case that
the Coroner's Jury was unable to agree as to the
cause Of his death as the symptoms resemble q
poisoning. His symptoms pointed clearly to
apoplexy.. Tn n'Ssthrday's paper you state that a
post-mortem examination revealed the
fact that he died OF apoplexy bnt
it was pronounced remarkable case,
its singularity consisting in such Glow
and gradual cessation of the functions of life,
and chat the pupils of the eyes were contracted.
1t is no unusual occurrence to sec apopexy
much longer in developing, and terminating,
and very frequently in said disease the pupils OF
the eyes are contracted.
j. r. TANTU5
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
Itev. Mr.. Smyth's Wedding Reception.

The New York Home Journal, of November
81, has this among its Society News The we'd
ding reception of Rev. George II. Smyth and
triie at their home on Randalls Island, wss a
very pleasant affair. Over one hundred guests
Presented their congratulations in person, and
Giany Others by letter. Among those present
we're Hon. Judge Ketchum, Hon. Judge Davis
aud wife, Colonel John @. McCook, u s. Grant,
Jr, son OF tho President Mr. Mahon, dis
unguished scholar and philanthropist from Scot
land James NJ. Halstead ESQ.,, Israel 9. Jones,
Esq, Rev. ]. S. Ramsay, Rev. James Kennedy,
and Messra. Hugh and Henry O'Neill, members
Of the well.known millinery house OF Sixth Ave-
iue. The supper table was laid in elegant style.
The brides presents of solid silver and
made to order-covered a large table in an ada
cent room. The reception lasted from six to
ten O'rlnrk
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
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'h'he Pfince Of Wales.

Hls ARRIVAL. AT BoagAY-IMdENsE PREPARAIIoss
To RECEIVE HIM.
LONDON, Nov. >.
The Echo has IL special telegram from Bonn
bay, saying that the Viceroy, the Admiral Of
the Fleet, the Governor OF Bombay aud many
distinguished natives have gone Oh board of the
.Ser0phis, now at auchor in the haibor, to meet
the Prince of Wales His Royal Highness will
disembark at half past this afternoon. The
preparations for his reception on shore are i'm
mense. There will be a universal holiday all
this week
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
NIaIasia.

AN EFFORT TO KxpEL THE BRITISH REsIDENrs.
SINGAPORE, Nov. g.,
Col. Alexander Clarke, Governor of the Straits
Settlement, will go to Perak, to-day. Intelli
gence has been received here from Perang,
which announces that the Malayas are besieging
the British residences at Perak.
All the native ragahs are suspected Of COIN
plicity in the murder OF the late resident, Mr.,
Birch. 1t is reported that the Malsyans are pre-
pairing for resistance. The Sultan, Ishmsel, is
collecting considerable force for the purpose
of attempting to expel the British from the
cnuntrY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Court begins ut New Castle on Monday next.
The Friendship Fire Oo.has draped its apparst-
us in memory Of the late Samuel Wolaston
Rev. Mr. Wynn, OF Savannah, Ga, preached
at Grace, yesterday morning. and at Asbury in
the evening.
About dozen converts were taken in on pro
bation ut Asbury yesterday aud one person in
full membership.
II is reported that Hibernia Forge and Rolling
Mills Oh the W. X H. Il. r. will commence opera
tons this week, under the supervision Of Horace
Brooke.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
The brooklyn Revival.

TEsTHYINa FOR JESUS "-sUMERoUs REQUESTS
FOE PRAYER.
NEW YORK, Nov. 8.
There WIS large attendance at the revival
meeting, st the Brooklyn Tabernacle, this morn
ing, and an unusually earnest religious senti-
ment was manifested throughout the congregs-
ton So anxious were many to TESTIFY to the
blessed work Of the Lord, that several were on
their feet at the same time. There were about
two hundred requests for prayers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

AN OLD CITIZEN DEcEAsED.--Peter Springer,
aged SO years, and residing with his son Lewis
@. Springer died yesterday at 12 45, p. III. MIR.
springer IN nls younger aays WAS que or ene
but having taste for rural life he purchased d
farm in White Clay Creek hundred, and anassed
comfortable fortune in agricultural pursuits.
He removed back to Wilmington about twenty
years ago, since which time lie has led h retired
life. He died from the effects OF paralytic
ntroke received abont a year ago
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
Post Orfice RemovaIs.

Two or three removals of Postmasters in Mis-
sissppi were made on Saturday, including ex-
Senator pesse at Yicksburg. They were remov-
mittee from Mississippi, among whom is Senator
Bruce. Pease, says the New York Times, was
probably too active in his opposition to Gov.
Ames, but whatever may be the particular cause
OF the change, the loss Of Pease to the postal
service will not be irreparable.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

The WORCESTER II. Il. EXTENSION. Work was
begun, this morning, on the extension OF the
Worcester II. r., from Stockton to Chincoteague
Ba Ihe b ssrs 1D OF grading and Laying the
ing been already raised to pay for the work.
The Old Dominion Steamship Co. roots the bill
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
The 50. Louis Indtctm ents.

:, a telegram has been received at the Treasury
commitment from the United States District At
'ofley at st. lomis, saying that the indictments
u inc Grand Jury impcate only two persona
ii !. me alleged whskey frauds-viz., Mckee and
n;e'iulre. This effectually disposes of the po-
,.al ntleal rumor that General Baboock aud Oryille
1'aht were included.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
The Crooked WhisISey Yarn.

GEN. BABcocK AND oRv1LLE GRANT IN NO WAY IN
rlICATkD.
WAsHINoroN, Nov. y.
The Attorney General received dispatches,
yesterday, from st. Louis. announcing that the
rumors duplicating General Babcock and Mr.
Orville Grant in the whiskey frauds were utterly
withou. foundation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
Murder trial in BrOOklyn.

DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING JURY IN THE aAoUIRr
JACKSON CASE.
NEw YORK. Nov. 8.
john Mcguire. indicted for killing Samuel
jackson, colored, at Shutzen Park, on the 18th
Of last month, was placed on trial, to-day, in
Brooklyn. There was considerable difficulty in
obtaining jury, as the most Of those called had
already formed their opinion
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
Mysterious Disappearance.

On Thursday, W. W. Goshard and daughter
OF Brooklyn arrived in Baltimore and registered
at the Germania Hotel. The same morning the
young lady went out for walk alone, and has
not been heard from since. The search which
has been made for her for two days previous
had been fruitless at late hour, last night.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
nr. Chandler and the Indians

secretary Chandler has not yet decided what
iig report in reference to the Indian Bureau.
mnne IN the Senate he advocated the transfer
VI .ne Bureau to the War Department, but con-
nafy TO the current rumor, lie has not yet de-
report.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
The PresIdent.

OFF on VISIT TO NEW YORK.
WAsHINaToN, Nov. Z. B
The President accompanied by Mrs. Grant
and General Babeock, left here, to-day, for New
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

TIE LATE FIRE ON Bro ELK.-The particu-
lara Of the burning Of the woollen mill of John
Sentman, in Cecil county, on the Big Elk, have
been printed. A correspondent writes The
mill had been insured by Mr.. sentman in the
Doe Run Co. as a woollen mill, but when he
leased it to Philadelphia parties and they COM
bined cotton in its product, Mr.. Sentman sent
his policy to the company to be changed. This
the Insurance Company refused to do and can
eeled it. An agent of another Company, how
ever came down from Philadelphia to insure
the machinery and stock, and Mr.. Sentman was
prevailed upon to put $4,000. upon the building
also. He thus loses only $4,000. by the fire,
the building being worth only about $4,000.
The total loss s about 92O,0OO. but there is an
INSURANCE on the stock and machinery for 49,
0Q0. making the whole insurance $l0, 600.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

Mrs. LrvERMoRE AT THE UNITARIAN CuUEcH
in the absence of Rev. Mr. Israel, who preach-
ed in Washington, Mrs. Livermore yesterday
conducted tho services ut the Unitarian church,
both morning and evening. Her text in the
morning was Bear ye one anothers burdens.
The church, on both occasions, was crowded, and
the deepest interest manifersted by her hearers.
This evening, Mrs. L. lectures in the Star
Course" at the Academy of Music Philadelphia.
and during the week she lectures at Media, and
Doyestown During her stay in this city, she
was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Israel, on Tatnall
St
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
urirna,m ana Eliza Ann.

The motion to vacate the alimony order Of
Judge Mexican in the Brigham Young case will
come up for hearing on Saturday next before
Judge foreman in the Third District Court Of
Utah. The health OF Brigham Young, who still
remains prisoner iu his house il improving.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
leaths.

SPRINGER--In this city, on the ith inst Peter
Springer, aged 81 years, month"; and days.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral from the
residence OF his soil, No. 906 Jefferson street, on
Wednesday, ut 11N O'Clock, A. NJ wi hout further
notice
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

HuoE SEA TuRTLE.--Capt. William Wallace,
of Danes Quarter, Somerset county, caught u
sea turtle on Haynes Point, recently, which was
10 feet long and 8 feet from hu tip to fln tip.
II took three sets halyards aud twelve mon IL
land the monster.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
New Counterfeit.

MORE SPURIOUS FIVE DOLLAR BILLS IN .clRCuIA-
TON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. =.
A five dollar counterfeit National Bank note,
purporting to be issued by the First National
Bank OF dalena, Illinois, has made it's appear
auce.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

LAUNCH Down THE PENINSULA build
ing il not entirely ut stand still in the lower
Peninsula. At Newton, last week, Messrs.
Clark j 10. launched hne new schooner 60
feet long. 23 feet vide aud ga feet deep. The
boat WAS built for the lumber trade about
Chincoteague, and WAS christened the Ed'rayd
W. Wilson,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08

MICHAEL BoLL's FUNERAL. about 125 OF the
friends OF Michael Boil attended his remains ia
the =. W. & b. depot where they were put upon
the $40 A. NJ. train. yesterday, and taken t.
Frankford, Philadelphia, where they were inter.
red in the Jewish Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-08
Rhode Island.

LARGE MILL BURNED BY AN INoENDIARY FIRE
PROVIDENCE, NOV. s..
The Clyde mill at Omega village, East Proyi-
dence, which has been idle for year, and was
to have been started to-day, was fred by an In
cendiary, this morning. 1t WAS insured for
S26, 900, which will nearly cover the loss