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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
A Wan or Talent and IL Resources.

The following complimentary mention Of Gov
crnor IIartranft we find in last Fridays New
York Tribune:
1t is a common mistake outside the State to
consider him as a wooden fgure-head manip-
nlated by Senator Cameron. In reality he has
more political strength than the veteran Sena-
tor himself, and il the latter had done his ut
IL st to prevent Gov. HartraHfts renomins-
ton his efforts would have been futile. In his
three years service in the Executive Office Gov
Hartranft has played role OF extraordinary dif-
lculty, and played 1t 30 successfully az to dem
onatrato his possession Of great original force
and remarkable genius for political manage
lueut. lie has fully redeemed Il tainted reputa-
ton and convinced even his worst enemies that
tho assaults made upon his personal character
IN lS72..were.unjust, and at the samestime helhas
kept tho friendship of the reckless and corrupt
politicians whose schemes he has repeatedly
balked. No Governor of Pennsylvania ever ye-
toed 20 many bad bills as he has done. No one
ever succeeded to such remarkable degree in
attracting the virtuous clement of his party by
hlH good conduct, and compelling that of the
vicious by his skill in combinations and in con-
trolling men. Cows. Curtin and Geary had to
struggle hard for their denomination, but Gov.
llartranft secured his without an effort. That
circumstance, If nothing else, proves him to be
u man of talent and resources.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
Real Estate Transfers.

Sussex county; The Williams homestead, on
the Lincoln tract, 20 acres, was sold per order
Of the Orphans court, last week, and was pur-
chased by George RUSSELL of Milford, at s2,533
Cecil county: r. Hanes, Trustee, has sold
the John Wer farm, OF los acres, near Wood
lawn, to Jno. B. Tyson, for 3l7.75 per acre
The farm of John j. Henry, of l07 acres IN Sas,
safras Neck, was sold for taxes last week, and
purchased by Mrs. Mary A. Watts, whose hus-
band is tenant for 5000. The dwelling house
and lot IN Elkton belonging to the estate OF L.
Brown, has been purchased by Jno. b. and Jno
Il. Brown for -, ,475.
has sold tho one undivided half of the store
house in Galena belonging to the estate OF the
late A. l.. Gooding, for s428., subject to dover ;
the store house and dwelling in Chesteryile,
belonging to the same estate, to W. T. Miller
for 1929, and Goodin8s mil TO " IL. Dc
Sparks for S4,2l0.
Talbot county; Charles L. Shanahan, real
estate agent has sold Gen. II. Thomas Garter
Farm" Of 149 acres, in Chapel district, to Del
camp & Flick, of Penna, for slSOO. j. y.
| Mancha real estate agent, has sold for N. T..
Cannon farm of So acres in Chapel district,
to II. W. Brockett, of New Haven, Conn, for
81 800. Also, the Cedar Grove Farm, OF l4S
acres OH Niles River, belonging TO IL; ooo D.
Trippe, to Hall a. Brown, of Canada, for 81 OUO
Caroline county IL. s. Mancha, real estate
agent, has sold farm of 27 acres at hlugely, 10
| Rev. MIR. Williams, of Colorado, for 81, 200 the
| :. Brown House Farm of James Bryan, near
| Boonvile of 100 acres, to ID. L. DeGolier, OF NJ
Y, for 80, ,262 80, and farm Of 100 acres near
Henderson, to p. j. Wilson, of N y, for = 6oo.
| w. s. Ridgely, real estate agent, has sold the
.' T. T. Martin farm" Of n acres, near ireens-
borough, to A. b. Eckheart OF N. Y, for $500.
Dorchester county; Charles II. johnson, OF
Wisconsin, has purchased ll3 acres of the home me
| Mace of Judge W. p. Dali. of Town FONT, foI
s9 70O. Mr.. BENJAMIN l.. Fooks has purchased
tbe old home of Jacob Corsey, on Tedious creek,
for $4,000. Edmund II. Lord of New York, has
purchased Jabez Wright's farm, OF III acres'
near East New Market, for 81, 200.
Worcester county: @. @. Lloyd, OF Newtown,
has sold his valuable farm in Nassawaddux, to
Mrs. Clarence Barnes for Sll 900.
somerset county Col Levin W. Woolford
Trustee, has sold part of DIR. William Williams
! farm, in Brinkley's district, to Hon. ". ID. Mid
dIeton, clerk of the supreme Court OF the els, y. D.
for al. $40. The sheriff has sold tho "Home
nIace" of Iittleten Bloodsworth, of 40 acres tt
r.. n. Bratten. for s225., and a house,and lot II
Hungary district to II. j. Walker for S2oo.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
The ConsoIIdation scheme

BONE FURTHER SPECULATION As TO THE OBJECT OF
| THE UNION OF THE W. AND r. AND THE p, B. AND
N. Y. RAILROADS.. ~. a Oval ~
| Wilmington correspondent Of the Baltimore
american, writing that paper of the, consolida-
| ton Of the Wilmington & Reading with the Bal
timore, Philadelphia and New York r. r. Co.,
says: -7s.,y
| 1t must not be supposed that in the consolda-
| tion OF these roads the stockholders are aware
roads. Although they have sanctioned the
union, they are ignorant of the purposes. for
| which the alliance was made. AT least
such is the condition Of several large stockhold-
ers in the Wilmington and Reading Railroad with
whom your correspondent has this day con-
versed. They say they gave their assent upon
the recommendation of the President, who,
while very reticent, encouraged them with hope.
he represented the road as worthless in its pres
ent condition, and says some good may come out
OF the union. He does not state, however,
from what source that good is expected to como.
but intelligent stockholders have had the init
nation made to them that President Garrett is
cooperating in this matter.
This presupposes other railroad movements in
this vicinity, but of which no one seems fully
advised. The most reasonable solution Of the
problem yet given is il 1t is accepted that Mr.
Garrett is engineering this movement, that the
consolidation is intended for flank movement
upon Mr.. Scott, by which to deprive the Penn
sylvania Railroad of the carriage Of the fruit
crops between Philadelphia and New York when
the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York Com
pany new line is built. The receipts from the
shipment Of Peninsular freights, enormously in
creasing each year. with the enlargement Of the
growth of fruit culture, are believed to be q
heavy source of income to the Pennsylvania
Company, and one which it is believed Mr.. Gar
rett is desirous to turn into the Golfers of the
Baltimore and Ohio Company, to help sustain
the projected line between Baltimore and New
York. Practical railroad men here believe the
supposed object worthy the effort, and see but
one obstacle to its feasibility, viz To
obtain the consent of the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Bail
road Company, to the loss of freightage between
this city and Gray's Ferry. This, however, they
do not regard as hindrance, as they think an
advantageous pro rata can be made between the
two companies.
1t is quietly whispered here among gentlemen
who are not accustomed to speak without author
ity for 30 doing, that three millions of capital is
available in New York for tho projected line be-
tween Baltimore and New York as soon as de-
velopments have progressed far enough for a
commencement of the work.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
The episcopal Convention.

OPENING SESSION To-DAY-MINfsrERs PRESENT =
THE CONCERT OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS Last
EVENING.
The Convention OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church of Delaware commenced its session in st.
Andrew 4 church, in this city, this morning at 0
O'Clock, with Bishop Lee presiding The Con-
yeution in unusually well attended both by min
,teria and lny delegates. The following are
the names of tho ministers in attendance, the
names Of the lay delegates not having been fur
nlsled in time to be published accurately.
st. Andrews Church, Wilmington, Bishop Lee,
assistant, Rev, f. Il. Arnold.
Trinity Parish, Rev. DIR. Frost, assistant, Rev.
William Murphy.
st. Johns, Rev. T. Gardiner Littell.
Church Of the Ascension, Claymont, Rev. DIR.
Clemson, Rev. MIR. Hotchkin.
Christ Church, Christiana Hundred, Rev d.
u. Smith.
st. James, Newport, Stanton, and Falkland
Rev W. d. Hanson. 4,
Emmanuel, New Castle, Rev. Mr.. Spencer.
st. Thomas, Newark, Rev. DIR. Stone.
ST. Anne's, Appoquinimink Hundred, Rev. Mr..
Bntler.
Christ Church, Delaware City, Rev. Mr.. We'll.
ST. Peters, Smyrna, Rev. Mr.. Wright.
Christ Church. Dover, Rev. l.. w. Gibson.
Christ Church, Milford, Rev. J. l.. McKim.
81. Inke's Sussex county, Rev. Mr.. Brooks,
OF Laurel.
St. Psul's Sussex county, Rev. Mr.. Douglas of
Georgetown
St. Marks, Little Creek, Rev. Mr.. Ellie.
~. Georgo'p Church Of the Comforter, and
st. Marks. Sussex county, Rev. Mr.. johnson, of
Georgetown, st. Peters, Lewes, ltey. Mr.. Stew
art.
THE CONCERT LAsT EVENING.
propitous start for the opening of the con-
vonton was the Concert last evening of the coll
lected Sunday Schools OF the Episcopal churches
held in st. Andrews and lied by Professor
Rhoads.
Bishop Lee presided and very pleasantly intro
luced the speakers of the occasion, Rev. j.. w.
Gibson, OF Dover, and Rev. Geo. A. Latimer, OF
this city. The addresses were interesting and
entertaining. The large assemblage of children
and the number of ministers present dressed
III their clerical robes together with the sweet
singing, made up beautiful and impressive
scene.
Tho following was the programme of the oc-
Casion
straightforward Christian Soldiers"
The Lords Prayer, followed by the 1O3rd
Psalm Of the Psater.
Reading Scriptures, 81, Matt 1.16.
The Apostles Creed.
Singing -"Glory to the Father give"
Address.-By Bishop Lee.
Singing -"What a Strange and Wondrous
Story"
Aldress.--By Rev. L. W. Gibson.
Singing. tin the Vineyard OF Our Father.
Address.-By Rev. George A. Latimer.
Singing Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the
Snu
Doxology.
BenedlctOn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
deaths.

CRANsToN. At Newport on Monday. slst utimo
of scarlet fever, William Reed Cranston, youngest
son OF John A. and Martha s. Cranston, in the %
year of his age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spec,fuly invited to attend the funeral on to-mor
row "wednesday afternoon, at O'Clock. Inter
ment at wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery.
SPRING ER-On Sunday morning, May 3Oth, Mrs
Esther Springer, in the 6ih year OF her age.
Ihe relatives and friends OF the family are invited
to attend the funeral from her late residence 62i
West 5th St., on Wednesday afternoon. Services a.
the house at O'Clock.
HACRETT.-In this city, on Monday morning, MAY
81, X. Franklin Hackett, aged years anu
months. -
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
specially invited to attend the funeral from tht
residence of his parents No. a2l West Second street
on wednesday afternoon at O'Clock, to proceed u
Wilmington 4 Bandywlne Cemetery.
BOWEN.-In this city, on May 9ist, Annie Lillian
eldest daughter Of Thomas j and Charlotte Bow
EN-, aged years and months.
The relatives and frienos OF the family are re
spectfully invited to attend the funeral on Thursda,
afternoon, at 8 O'Clock, from the residence of he
parents, Shallcross avenue, between Lincoln ant
Scott Streets lnterment at the Wilmington ant
Brandywne Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Marcus NJ. Thorpe, dentist of Newburg, N.
Y, hanged himself on Monday night last to es-
cape poverty. He leaves wife and child.
The academy of Music at Charleston, s. g.,
has been purchased by John E. Ovens, and it
will hereafter be managed by him.
Elisha, Thomas and Hood Craven. brothers,
living near Liberty, NO., quarrelled last Satur-
day about a divi sion Of land. Thomas WAS shot
dead by Elisha and Hood wounded, it is thought,
fatally.
Omaha was visited by severe storm Of wind,
rain and hail on Monday night. Some OF the
hailstones measured 2lS to inches in diameter,
and there was much smashing of glass, as well
as damage to vegetation.
Charles W. Sargent cashier of the New
Hampshire Savings Bank and Secretary OF the
New Hampshire Historical Society, was found
dead in the bank, at Concord, yesterday morn
ing having shot himself in the head. AS he
is not suspected of embezzlement it is suppos-
cd he was insane.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
MIR. Evarts Goes ON.

Tho argument of Mr.. Evarts in summing up
for Mr.. Beecher was continued yesterday. The
principal topics of his address were Mrs. Tilton's
separation from her husband in December,
1870, Mr.. Tilton's relations with Mr.. Bowen,
and Mr.. Tiltons financial circumstances in
1870, the interview between Mr.. Beecher and
Mr. Bowen, the "Winsted affair, 1.-THE first in
terview between Mr.. Tilton and Mr.. Beecher
after the alleged discovery Of adultery, and the
destruction OF Mrs. Tilton's alleged letter
of confession. The audience was smaller than
last week. Mr.. Evarts, expects to take up the re-
mainder of this week with his argument Mr..
than two days to answer the prolonged sum
ming up for defendent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

The confederate graves at Arlington Cemete-
ry near Washington, were decorated yesterday.
Tho Secretary of War left Washington last
night for West Point, to attend the annual exam
lnaton there.
., The funding of the State debt OF South Caro-
ma Ii making rapid progress. About half the
uebt-S6, ,000, ,000-has already been funded.
Gen. Buffers new granite mansion at Wash
!ngton will be completed soon, and he expects
20 move into it next Fall Current report says
IL Will be the finest private residence in the city
Another rumor about Gen. Schenck's place is
IN circulation 1t is now said that the Admins
tration has about arranged to recall Gen.
Schenck from England, and send L. W. Slough
ton in his place.
The personal friends Of General Sheridan gave
ninl dinner party in Chicago last evening, and
FIX pieces. The marriage of the General and
aliss Rucker will take lplace at the residence oi
he BRIDES parents to morrow evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
Philadelphia Topics.

--ltobert MoWade is Rip-yan- Winkling at
Woods Museum this week.
The Chronicle wants Spring Garden and
Callowhill market sheds removed
James Dick, assistant secretary OF the Board
OF Public Education, died suddenly, yesterday
Geo. W. Ricketts, didn't know it was loaded
and now wears bullet and painful wound IN
his hip,
Tho proposed equestrian bronze statue OF
ten Meade, to be erected in Paramount ParK,
will cost s27, 500.
Asparagus at fifteen cents a bnnch Is III
every philsdelphian's mouth, as much 30 AZ the
Centennial. The Bulletin says 30.
st. Johns and Philadelphia Communicates,
OF the Masonic Order went to New York, yester-
day, by special train, to join in the ceremonies
at the dedication of the new TemplSin in that city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
SECOND EDITION.
An Editorial Quarrel.
THE DISPUTE SETTLED WITH KNIFE WITH PROB
ABLY FATAL CoNsEQuENCEa.

THE DISPUTE SETTLED WITH KNIFE WITH PROB
ABLY FATAL CoNsEQuENCEs.
An alteration took place in Easton, on Satur-
day night last, between Mr.. VIM. W. Cheezum,
publisher of the Centreville, (Md) Record, and
Mr.. Robert g. Bordley his former partner, in
which knife was brought into requisition. 1t
seems from reports which have been received by
the Centreville Obserper, that Mr.. Cheezum was
sitting talking with gentleman when he was
called Off by Bordley and some angry words
passed between them, when Bordley caught
Cheezum in the collar and at the
same time struck him under the eye.
Checzum having pen knife in his hand at the
time stuck small blade into Bordley's stomach,
nhicting a wound about an inch and a half in
width and about the Same depth, ,severing arte-
ry. Bordley was taken home and attended by
DIR. Anderson, who gives it as his opinion that
the case may result fatally, Bordley's symptoms
on Monday morning, being unfavorable to his
recovery. Cheezum was lodged in Jail to await
the result OF the wound.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
The pre.iden1 nnd HIS Letter.

The New York Post OF last evening contains
special despatch from Washington which says
that the President in conversation with friends,
has expressed much satisfaction with the man
ner in which his third-term letter is received,
and says it is great relief to have the question,
~ far as he is concerned, disposed Of forever.
flo expected, and is not therefore in this disap-
pointed that his political opponents would mis-
construe the spirit of the letter, and try to con,
tnue the agitation of the question for political
ieasons, but he believes the people will accept
to any attempt to keep aivo this subject and
make it a question in the coming political CAM
f.uit
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

CARD FROM Mr.. w. T. VAN GEsEL.-The fol-
lowing note ia handed us for publication A
statement appeared in your issue Of the 29th
inst, to the effect that had been arrested and
compelled to deposit colaterals sufficient to COW
er the arrears OF certain defauting P. NJ, late
OF Harrington, Del, by the name of John H.
vangesel, for whom was bondsman. This is
correct. i now desire to state that this sum-
mary action of the Government officials is be-
eved to be entirely unwarrAnted by law, and in
due time propose to test the legality OF their
proceedings. w. L. VANeEsEL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
Ihc Indian Counciis.

The council between the Indians and the sec
retarv of the Interior yesterday morning result
ed in an agreement for the cession OF the larger
part OF the Souix hunting grounds III onn s
their lands, There will be another council tins
morning, al which the President has promised 70 70
% be present and hear Spotted Tail in relation to
affairs at his agency.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
FOURTH EDITION.
LOCAL. AFFAIRS.

GRACE FEsr1vAL.-The strawberry festival by
the ladies' of Grace M. L. Ichurch was opened IN
the Sunday School Hall, last evening. The Hal
is very tsstefully arranged, with stand fol
flowers trimmed with illusion in the centre. CA
friend at our elbow suggests that within, such
stands are usually decorated with delusion but,
of course, we don't believe any such thing. In
this instance we know it is not the case, and any
one who goes to the hall will find as genuine and
hearty a welcome not only at this stand but from
tho entire management AZ the fragrance which
fruit table is spread at one end Of the hall, and
a berry table at the other, while numerous small
tables are scattered in between on the sides.
The attendance was small, last evening. En-
courage the ladies better.
The Hanover church festival for the benefit
Of the infant school, opens, this evening, in Ma
sonic Temple.
The Union church festival at the City Hall
continues, and is very well patronized.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
FluAnCiAls
PplpK OF GOLD TO-DAY.

pnscK OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK. June 2.
Gold to-day opened at $1.1611.
Furnished py Craige, johnson d Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9th and Market Sts.l
LONDON. 1880, P. NJ, June Q.
q. s. 1865, 1861 1s67s, 1O911; Ten-forties
1O4; New Fives of 81, 1929. Consols for money
921l@925ss account 92sS@92sl. Ex-interest Erie
common shares, 10; preferred "a. New York
Central 81. Market steadier and improving.
Transport, June 2.
US. 5-20's Of 1862 991s.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

NEW MARKET SToRE.-James Conahan, like a
good citizen, when he was refused license to sell
liquor last spring, turned his place into provis-
ion and truck store. He has prospered SO we'll
in the business that he is now erecting new
store at the west end Of Eighth and Orange SITS.
Market house, whore he will have greater facil-
itiea for hih bnsiness.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

Excursions first Sunday School excur-
sion Of the season will be by the Schools of the
First Presbyterian church in the Steamer Ariel,
on Friday of this week, June 4th, to Collins
Beach. The excursion will leave 4th street
wharf, at Z A. M.
On Wednesday June 9th the Scott M. E. Sun
day School will go to Creedmoor Park on the
Steamer Ariel
The Union M L. Sunday School have finally
decided to 60 to Faulkland Park on Red Clay
Geek, by the w. & W. R. R., on Thursday, July
9Th
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
y.r,,a, Resumption of Mining.

Adyices from Pottsville report commence
ment of resumption in the schuylkill region;
Yesterday morning some of the miners resumed
work in one of the Phadelphia and Heading
Companys colieries at Mahapoy Clty, Co accepsr sr
rsmont Several furnaces which have long
been idle are also expected to resume opera
tions in a faM daYs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

BAZAAR AND FEsTIvAL-The ladies OF Pencsr
der Presbyterian Church at Glasgow will hold a
Bazaar and Festival in tent on the zgreen in
front of tho church, on Thursday and Friday the
10th and 18th inst The skill and good TASTE OF
the ladies of this congregation are so we'll known
that rich treat may be expected by all who will
favor them with their presence.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION MOVE
MENTAL the West Presbyterian church, the
first of series of union gospel meetings will be
opened at 8 O'Clock, this evening. (For subse-
quent meetings zee advertisement.) These
meeting will be held in the interest OF
the Young Mems Christian Association,
and may result in the Organiza-
ization Of such a society here. 1t has not yet
been definitely determined to form an associa-
ton, but if the opportunity offers it will not be
neglected. The exercises at the meetings will
be interesting, consisting Of singing, under the
direction Of VIM. johnson, OF Philadelphia ad-
dresses &c
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

SUIT For DAMAaEs.-Wa Washington Cox has in
stituted suit against Philip Quigley to recove
damages arising from failure on Mr.. Qs psrt t.
comply with the contract entered into by them
for the erection of the stone work of machin
cry hall in Phladelphia, and Hon. VIM. B
Mann has been retained as counsel. The oast
is expected to come up in the Court at Phila
delphia, on Wednesday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

PEACH BorToM II. r. CHANoE.-Sater D. Rus
sell, conductor Of the Peach Bottom r. r., has
resigned to go into the real estate business witt
his brother in-law, VIM. NJ. Hayes, at West
Chester Jos. w. Galbreath succeeds him. Mr.
Russell has been connected with the road as d
rector ever since it's organization, and carried
the chains in the SURVEYS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

of the Excelsior Loan Association, last evening,
800 we're sold at 80 per cent. $500 at 2S
and $500 we're withdrawn. The Delaware
Loan held its Hath monthly meeting, last
evening, and $3.50 Of the End series were sold
at IA per cent.
The Delaware Association also held its ad-
journed annual meeting, last evening, aud L.
y. Kent and G.. W. Pierson were elected to va
cancies in the Board Of Directors. II. L. Smith
was elected Auditor, vice VIM. Silver. The
statement has been printed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02

pRornAoTED MEETrNos.-A series Of meetings
will commence in the West Presbyterian Church
this evening and be protracted through.the week
services beginning each evening at o'clock.
The meeting will be addressed this evening by
X. A. Burnell. "a lay evangelist of Chicago, OIL
the work Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton. Preaching tomorrow evening by Rev.
MIR. Calvin. of Philadelphia. and on Friday eve
ming by Rev. DIR. McCook Of Philadelphia. The
public is cordially invited to all of these meet
uQa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-02
DestItutiOn In kentucky.

ieports OF great destitution come from the
mountain counties of Kentucky. The master OF
grange in Britt county says that the crops
have failed for three successive seasons, the cal
tie are dying for want OF food, and If the people
are not relieved many of them must PERISH OF
htaruntini,