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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
FIFTH EDITION.
The Court, TO.dny.
CONTINUATION OF THE CRIMINAL TRIALs-coNvIo'
TIoNB AND SENTENCES BY THE COURT.
By Telegraph to the Commercial.

CONTINUATION OF THE CRIMINAL TRIAIs-ooNvIo'
TIoNs AND SENTENCES ny THE COURT.
BY Telegraph to the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 20.
Court opened this morning, at 10 o'clock,
Judges .Gilpin, Houston and Wooten on the
bench.
The case Of State Us. Thomas Burke for an as
sault and battery with intent to kill Jane Morgan,
was taken up and the accused convicted. The
Court sentenced Burke to pay fine Of S20 the
costs, and be imprisoned three months.
Samuel Sheppard, negro, WAS convicted Of an
assault with intent to kill Wingate Matthews, and
was fined $40 and costs and sentenced to one
years imprisonment.
Lewis Tobias WAS convicted of like charge
upon Lewis Fitzsimmons, and was sentenced to
pay $500 fine and costs, stand in the pillory one
hour and be imprisoned three years.
Thomas GLASGOW was found guilty Of the lar
ceny of pair of pants from Bernard Woolfson,
and was sentenced to pay 81 restitution money
and costs, on Saturday next be whipped with 90
ashes, be imprisoned six months, and wear a
convict's jacket for Elk months thereafter.
Michael Gallagher was convicted Of the lar
ceny Of fifteen chickens from William p. Robin
son, was sentenced to pay $5.75 restitution
money and costs, on Saturday to be whipped
with twenty lashes, be imprisoned six months,
and wear convict's jacket for six months after
wards.
Peter Doyle was convicted Of the larceny Of
an overcoat from V. E. Holmes, was sentenced
to pay $25. restitution money and costs, to re-
ceive twenty lasbes, be imprisoned six months
and for six months thereafter wear convicts
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
work of the Coroner.
INQUEsTs DURING YEAR--THE JURyMES AN
NEssEs eMOpN.

INQuEsTs DURING YEAR--THE JURYMES AND WIT
NEssEs SWORN.
The first year of Coroner Greyess term of Of
flee expired on the 21st tof the present month
In taking review of the past year the Coroner
informed a COMMERCIAL reporter that he hat
during that time held inquests over the bodie'
of ninety nine persons, thrty-eight of whom
were females. -Four of those cases resulted il
trials for murder at the present term Of Court
at New Castle, and twelve were buried ut th'
County Aims House burying ground.
During the year he has empanneled ant
sworn 1886 jurymen, sworn and examined 70t
witnesses and paid out $3.50 for witness fees ant
buryng expenses. The Gibbs inquest, OIL
Wednesday, made 100 cases for the Coroner
which is probably the heaviest inquest docket
ever known in the county for one year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

HsUpppERs Over 500 persona took sup
per, last night, at the Union M. d. Church.
Fourstables were spread the. whole length of
the lecture room, which seated 1873 persons at
once. The room was tastefully fitted up and
trimmed with evergroens, but nothing showed
to better advantage than the numerous fair
attendants who waited upon the tables In the
main audience room Rev5. Messrs Mllby and
Martindale made some interesting remarks, and
the choir, under the leadership of W. D. Plckels
with Prof. Allen at the organ, rendered some ex-
cellent music. A class of scholars from the In
FAINT school also sung some very pretty pieces
Altogether, the supper WAS grand success, 80
cially andifnancially.
The Unitarian church supper which was
served at 802 Market street, was also very sue
cessful, it being patronized by abont 100 per-
sons. The parlors were brilliantly lighted up
aud filled with a social circle of congenial
friends, who passed the time away in music,
speaking, recitations, select readings, and char
AIDES. Many feelings of regret were. expressed
at the absence of Rev. Fielder Israel, who was
called away to Baltimore to pass the Thanks
giving with his relatives in that city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
the following :

Philadelphia, it will be seen, makes the es
show. Chicago comes next on the score OF good
health, notwithstanding its wickedness-its pure
lake air, it ia to be presumed, having deodorz-
ing effect thereon. Baltimore stands third in
American cities. New York makes the worst
record in the country, and Boston follows. The
recent addresses delivered before the National
Scientific Congress explained the cause OF all
this. It is bad drainage or bad sewerage,
crowded tenements living in damp cellars, sink
holes where epidemcs are bred and the vices
incident to population OF over million of
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
DkAths.

WAITE.-On the 25.h OF November. 1875. a. half
mast one a. M, of typhoid fever, Joseph g., son OF
Joseph II. and Elizabeth Waite, aged V years.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfuly invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of his parents, corner of Market aud Wa
ter streets, Satp 2Tth inst. Services at the
af .ernoon at O'CLOCK. TO proceed TO the river
view Cemetery.
SINPsON.-On Wednesday, Nov. Path, at O'Clock
p. m, Allen W. Simpson In the 29Ih year OF his
age.
The relatives and friends OF tho family are re.
spectfully invited to attend the funeral without
further notice Funeral to leave the residence oi
George A. simpson, 400 East 81 street, Sunday
Afternoon at O'Clock, to proceed to wilmington and
Braudywiue Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

SMYRNA PERsoNALs.-Th Smyrna Iimss
prints the following
George A. Millington, proprietor of the Della
ware House, will relinquisn the hotel business
In this town IN the spring-to the regret OF his
many friends.
A. Hrice Griffith has been appointed agent for
Delaware for the Atlas Fire Insurance Company
OF Hartford. Conn. e.
DR.. Geo. s. Culbreth, U. 8. Navy, has been or
dered to duty on the o. s. man of-war Huron,
and sailed on the 25th for the West Indies with q
fleet His family have returned home to Smyrna,
from the naval hospital, Chelsea, Mass.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
Marriagfs.

OBINSON-FRAZER.-On the Path Inst, by
Friends ceremony, at the residence Of the BRIDES
auut, Julian b. Robinson to Mary Georgie Frazer,
both OF this city.
INSON-REyNoLDS.-On the 18th Inst, at the
NJ K. parsonaee Dover by Rev. j. q. Caldwell,
Mr.. Charles #. Hinso on, Of Smyrna DEL, 10 Miss
Rachael v. Reynolds Of Kent county.
DAvIs-LYNCH.-Octobe 18th, at the brde's par
Miss Tabitha Lynch, both Of sussex Co., Del
HOLAWAY-HEARN.-No 14th, near the
Sound, by Rev. w. r. Tusbs, Anamas r Hallway
to Sarnli E. Hearn, both OF Sussex Co., Del.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

"TuE PROPERTIES OF AIa."-The boys night
school held in the basement of the Wilmington
Institute was treated to an excellent address on
Wednesday evening on the properties of Air"
by Superintendent Harlan. The lecture was
fully illustrated by apparatus from the Boys
High School. The Superintendent showed that
air was material substance, explained the dif-
ference between swimming and the flying of a
bird or kite through the air showed the
resistance of air. He illustrated how
air could be weighed, by first placing ayessel on
the scales. and after pumping out the air by an
air pump, weighing the empty vessel again.
The pressure OF the atmosphere was illustrated
by pair Of Magdeburg hemispheres, which
were with difficulty pulled apart by some of the
boys. The elasticity of air was shown by an air
bag placed in the receiver of an air pump: Va
rious other experiments we're made which were
pleasantly explained to = delight of the boys,
who manifested great INTEREST in the expert
ments and lecture. The Superintendent con-
cluded by encouraging remarks to uhs boys to
acquire knowledge, and related the anecdote OF
the Emperor Frederick's tall soldiers to show the
danger Of mere rote learning. At the close, one
OF the boys proposed vote OF thanks to MIR. H.,
which was seconded and carried with hearty
good will,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
Preserving Peaches.

ANEW PROCESS ENTIRELY MECHANICAL.
Messrs. Roberts, Fellheimer & DUNCAN, OF
Baltimore, are experimenting with new pro-
cess for preserving fruit, vegetables, oysters,
&C., which is purely mechanical. 1t promises
extraordinary results. Unfortunately, they were
not in possession of the invention soon enough
to send cargo of peaches across the ocean, but
they regard the shipment of fresh fruit and oys-
ters to Europe as entirely feasible. A jar Of
peaches, sealed up on the 10Th of October, was
opened yesterday, and the fruit WAS in reason
ably good state of preservation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
The Ahren.WeiteI Jury.

THEY ASK TO BE DISCHARGED OF THE
COURT.
By Telegraph TO the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 26.
At1.25, this afternoon, the jury in the muir
der case of Ahren and Weitel sent written re-
quest to the Court to be discharged, as there
was no possibility of their agreeing upon YER
dict.
The Court denied the request.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

The TEMPERANCE MEETING YEsTERDAy.-The
temperance meeting announced to be held at the
city Hall, yesterday afternoon, was largely at
tonded, the hall being well filed. The meeting
WAS opened by prayer by JOHN White. and VII.
liam Young led in singing several spirited
hymns.
Rev A. ID. Davis first addressed the meeting
and made striking statistical comparison of
the cost OF crime arising out Of the liquor
raillc and the cost of education and religion,
W. X. Galloway took a religious view Of the
subject and spoke of the great sin of the liquor
raflie.
A. Sergeant noted the swift punishment sure
ofollow the man who would sell pound OF
alnted meat and the laxity in enforcing the
avs against Illegal liquor selling, by police Off
g ers, who instead of enforcing the law, patron
70 many of the lowest dens of vice.
Mr. Shearman, from Philadelphia, showed the
dnty parents owe to their children to bring them
ny IN the strict habits of temperance and moral
W and John White spoke of the Importance OF
eaching temperance in the Sunday School.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
SECOND EDITION.
Fire at Columbia.

sNEATH's PLANNING MILL BURNED--Two DWELL
INGs DAMAGED.
Associated Press Special Telegram,
COLUMBIA, Pa, Nov. 20.
large frame planning mill in this place,
owned by Jacob Sheath, was fred by an incen'
diary, last night, and totally destroyed. The
loss is about 800, ,OOO insured for $4,000 in the
Lycoming Fire Insurance Co, of Muncy, Pa
Two brick dwellings adjoining the mill were
badly damaged, but the loss is fully covered by
insurance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
The Grangcrs sor Greonbacks.

The National Grange in session at Louisville
adopted resolution yesterday to the following
effect:
il, ResolCed That we hereby pray and ask the
congress, of the United States to remove the
9eayy burdens from the necks of the people by
forthwith repeating the law creating the nation
al banks, and to withdraw their issues from Cir
Auon, and substitute the Government issues
usually called greenbacks in their stead
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

A TERRIBLE FALL.-Jasaes Mote, a young car
penter working on the building of D. II. Kent d
Co, on Wednesday, fell to the ground on some
rubbish, distance of forty-two feet He was
very much stunned, but fortunately no bones
were broken. His fall was somewhat broken by
coming in contact with a strip of board, which
fell across Notes nose after he had reached the
ground DR.. West WAS summoned, after which
Mr. Mote WAS removed to his home, 412 King
street, where his wounds and bruises were dress
ad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
Praying for the President.

At Moody and sankey morning meeting in
Philadelphia yesterday, after the reading OF the
REQUESTS for prayer, Mr.. Moody made an ad-
dress taking for his theme " Thanksgiving and
Christian Unity" Among the prayers offered
was one by George II. Stuart for the President
of the United States that he might be brought
to the feet OF Jesus, and that the death OF the
Vice President might be sanctified to the good
of tho nation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

FAIR AND FESTIVAL IN .FREDERIoA.-An sold
Folks" fair and festival will be held in Freder.
ica, commencing Dec Goth, for the benefit
of the Frederca. M. L. church. The
young ladies' Of that town are spending most Of
their time and talent IN fancy work, eatables,
and literature. All the ladies will appear in the
beautiful Martha Washington costume during
the entire fair, which is to last from Dec. 2Oth
to the 9th.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

FAIR AT Masonic TRMPLE.-Sx or eight young
misses, who have for weeks been engaged pre-
pairing for it, will open fair in the Masonic
Temple, this evening, at o'clock. They will
have many useful and ornamental articles on
sale, and will also furnish refreshments. Their
efforts are worthy Of public sympathy, and they
hope to see many of their friends present. The
fair will continue tomorrow afternoon and even
ing. Proceeds are for the benefit of the poor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

yIsIrIsa KsIaHrs.-Last evening a delegation
from the colored Knights Templar of Philadel-
pha, visited this city and an entertainment was
given them in the City Hail. They were met at
the depot by the Mount Vernon Cornet Band,
aud we're escorted through several of the streets
uf this city. During the evening "walk round"
waa held in the hall and several airs were played
by the band,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
Opera House Failure.

The Harrisburg Opera House Association has
alled and to some extent has involved the
redlt of the Masonic fraternity in that locality.
me masons, however, have set to work to re-
ueem all pledges and are buying, dollar for dollar
all bonds held outside the order. This will
cause an outlay of some S65,00O, including the
mechanics liens against the building.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

The FAIR, LAST EvENIsa.-The fair OF the
American Rifles, at Odd Fellows Hall, was very
largely attended, last evening. 1t is estimated
that not less than eight hundred people were
present. producing jam in the hall Every
thing passed Oft very pleasantly. Several arti-
cles were ohanced of, among them handsome
vase which was taken by Miss Anna Lyman, POO
West Front street handsome castor, by Miss
Taylor, 93l West Front street glass pitcher, by
Alfred Cooling, 808 Walnut street; case of
breakfast hominy, by W. Scrafton, 513 West
Front street. set Of cutlery was also drswn,
but the owner has not yet called for it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

EPISCOPAL Re- UNIoN.-The annual re union
of the congregations of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church in Wilmington, will take place in st.
Johns church, next Tuesday evening, the day
set apart for special prayer for Missions, at "a
o'clock.
Addresses will be delivered by the Rev.
Chauncy Langdon, d. D.. late of the American
Mission at Geneva, Switzerland, and the Rev.
R. q. Rogers, New York, secretary of the Indian
Commission,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

KENT COUNTY TEACHERS IssTITUTE.-The
notices for the Teachers Institute for Kent
county have been printed, the date being Decem-
ber 9th, 10th and 11th. The first session will
open at 10 O'Clock, 8. M, on the 9th, and it is
expected that all teachers in the county will be
present. Arrangements for homes are now
being made for all the teachers. Several
prominent instructors from outside the county
will be present. f. A. Williams will furnish the
muaic
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

PROMOTION B. Kemp, well-known in
of the mississippi Division, of the New Orleans
St. Louis & Chicago r. r. Mr.. Kemp has for
several years held a responsible position in the
service Of this Company at Canton, where he
has proved himself worthy of the trust reposed
in him,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

TT ON THE MARINE RAILWAY The steamer
ut Boy of the Philadelphia and Bridgeport
s.lmboat Companys line has been hauled out
81 the marine railway Of Pusey, Jones " Co..
aero she is undergoing repairs for winter
ayipation,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

The steamship Abyssinis, in which Cardinal
McCloskey is passenger, was signalled at
SANDY Hook at one o'clock this morning.
The Republican Convention OF indiana to
nominate a State ticket will moot on the 22d OF
February next.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

REMOVAL OF THE DEAD AT Fort DELAwARE.-
As Finn's Point has been made National Gene
terry. the work of removing the bodies of dead
soldiers, inferred at Fort Delaware, was COM
menced last week.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

IsouEsT THIS Morning. - Deputy Coroner
Groves held an inquest, this morning, at No.
100 Maryland Avenue. over the body OF Hanni-
bal Singleton, colored infant which died. last
night, suddenly, Death was the result of ma
tura causes, and 30 the jury found.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
Dailp @eataterfiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
uoyard MI. onkins, Wilmer Atkinson
h'""" Francis G. Ferris
,x-Eor 7e,as, etc., see Second Tsoe.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

po.rprr d. The o. U. A. M. anniversary
,shich VS. announced to take place on Tuesday
evenip, last WAS not held, but was deferred un-
III Tn.day evening next 1t will then be held
,,,.tt hall, 219 King street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

TnE LoAss.- On Wednesday evening, the
Union Loan held it's S3rd monthly meeting and
sold SO, 500 at cents and SS06 at par.
The Workingmen's loan held its 54th month
ly meeting last evening" aud sold 81 200 OF the
drst eefies at 23lS, and s4O0 of the third series
ut 15
This oyoning, the Home Loan meets.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

BASE BALL.-The game of ball, yesterday, be-
tween the Quicksteps and Fame Activos, with
changed catchers and pitchers, resulted in favor
of the latter. A large number of persons, pro-
badly thousand, were present at the opening
and during the first part OF the game, but owing
to the chill of the air not more than 400 or 800
remained to its close. Brady took Fishers place
at 3rd in the Quickstep team. Harry Sherwin
umpired the game. The following was the
score
1234 5 Total
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

LECTURE AT ELKroN Prof. James H. Manly,
Of this city, lectured in Elkton last evening, to
a large audience of colored people. His subject
was :" We Have Cause to Give Thanks" All
present enjoyed the lecture, and Mr.. Manly
gave his friends at Ekton additional satisfaction
with his orAtorical efforts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

TBASKsoIvINo DAY,-Ihere was general OBJ
seivance of Thanksgiving in this city yesterday,
business being almost entirely suspended, and
the day was observed as holiday The bright
sunshine brought the people out from their
houses, and in the morning the churches were
well attended The few objects of diversion
were all well patronized in the afternoon, and
tue sidewalks Of the main thoroughfares were
favorte places OF resort. Numerous flags were
lung to the breeze but they hung at half mast
ont of respect to Vice President Wilson. A more
quiet Thanksgiving was never observed
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

CRY CoUNoIL.-Council met, as usual, last
evening, and in the absence of the President,
Mr.. Paynter was called to the chair. On motion
Of Mr.. McIntire the regular order of business
was Dispensed with aud the pay rolls passed as
follows Water Department, $1,990,50 Street
Department., S431 61. An adjournment was
then made to this evening at 730.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
The Health OF Cities.

The sixth report Of the Massachusetts, board
OF health, in its statistics Of the present health
condition OF large cities on both continents, has
tho Eollouinn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

NEW LIGHT HoUsE.-The Government ia build
ing new light house on Gross Ledge Shoal,
Which is now almost completed The stone foun-
dation has been finished, and workmen are now
engaged in the erection of the frame house upon
which the light is to be placed This light can
be lighted very soon, as the building was framed
before the removal of the lumber to the Shoal.
The contractor is from Bridgeton, N. j., and he
also takes his workmen from that city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

NEW BARGE FOR THE OLD DOMINION STEAM
SHIP Co.-On Wednesday last, the Ne,obe,n, a
steam barge for the Old Dominion Line, to be
employed in the transportation of fruit from
Norfolk to New York, WAS launched from
Roach's yard Chester.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

POSTPONED. The stereopticon exhibition
which was to have been given at Madeley chapel
by the Romoli Brothers, on Tuesday evening,
and which the Herald says was grand success,
did not come off on account Of the inclemency
of the weather, but was postponed until next
Tuesday evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
Weather Record.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.
Probabilities-Fo the Middle States, falling
barometer, Southeast to Southwest winds, in
creasing to brisk and probably high on the
coast, warmer, cloudy and rainy weather, fol-
lowed tonight, by rising barometer, West to
North winds, colder and clearing weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

THANRsaIvfEG DRUNKENNEss.-The was Il
large amount of drinking and drunkenness in
the city, yesterday and reeling men were obeerya-
BILE in almost all the streets. Every one, how
ever, seemed to be in an amiable mood and no
disturbances arc reported -Four unfortunates,
who got so much liquor on board that they
could not got along, were taken care Of in the
cells, and afforded the only hearings in the Po-
Ice Court since "Wednesday morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
sad Accident in Camden.

A coal oil lamp exploded in the residence OF
Mrs. Chew, in Camden, N. j., on wednesday
night, which set fire to the carpet and furniture
Mrs. Chews daughter Laura, 1S years OF age,
jumped out Of bed to call help, but her clothing
catching fire she was so frightened that she fell
out the window when she raised it and died IN
few minutes. The mother was burned to death.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
THIRD EDITION.
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW York, Nov. 26
Gold opened, this morning, at $1.l4ss.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

VERDICT FOR THE P. W. q B. Co.-The suit be-
tween the P. W. & B. Railroad Co., and Mrs.
Foy whose husband was killed by the cars at
Perrymansville, about year ago, was tried
this week in Bel Air, Hartford county. and decid-
ed in favor of the Company.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
New Advertisement To-day.

Wheeler & Wilson'S brevity
Fennesseys brevity
Buxbaums brevity
Gouert's brevity
Webb's brevity
Dubell's brevity
Galahe'r brevty
Clothing-Waterman' brevty.
Public sale-Thoma3 Mercer
Funeral Notices
Proposals for grading streets
Real Estate for sale-McLear 4 kendell
Lost-earriage panne
Diamond spectacles
Dwelling house for sale-E Pennington
special bargains-F Frank
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

p, The effort to erect monument over MIR.
Sreeiey has failed, and the money subscribed
has been returned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
l 2 8 A 5 G 7 Total

Fame Active. 4 Q 2 0 Oil
| Ouickstep. p....,..........23 8 / 2 0 0 10
| The married and single mines Of the old Wawa-
set club also played game on the South Side,
which the married men won by Is runs to II for
| the bachelors
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26
alew advertisements.

NORTH FRANKLIN RlGD ASH COAL
~ FOX OPEN CRATES MAKING A QUICK
FIRE, WITHOUT DUSrOR SMOKE. PRICEsT. 90
CASH. ALSO, PRIME HICKORY WOOD.
GEO. VI. BUSH % SON, french 1T. wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-26

ENTERPRISE COAL.-IN ORDER TO
II better accommodate my increasing trade, !
have again opened coal yard, at West and Water
streets, which l intend to conduct IN connection
with my yard at the wharf Of ]. Morton Poole d
Co, and am now stocking both yards with all the
different sizes of Enterprise coal, which has given
such universal satisfaction wherever used, after
trial, all people want to know, is where to get 1t
and they will buy no other.
Oflces West and Water Streets and Orange and
sprii-1yof JOSEPH FoUT.