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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
FIFTH EDITION.
The PennsErove Ferry.

NOTHING YET POSITIVE ABOUT THE LNE-A NEW
EFFORT TO EsTABLIsH OoMAuNIcATIoN ACROSS
THE RIVER.
1t was the expectation OF the Denny Bros. 10
reopen communication between this city and
Pennsgrove, this morning, with the steamer 81.
Fields. The boat, however. did not appear, and
the supposition is that the effort has been sban-
doned. At the time the enterprise was pro-
posed, those who were familiar with the nature
Of it, were doubtful as to the profit with which
the line could be kept up, although enough SUBJ
scriptions were raised this side to pay for the
wharf rent. The Denny Bros, have themselves
become likewise impressed evidently, and have
probably abandoned the effort, but we have no
positive information to this effect.
In the meantime, other efforts have been
made towards the establishment of line by 9TH
or parties, which, if successful, will become per-
marent. Wimingtonians are now in New York
seeking to purchase a steamer for the line, and
in the event Of success a stock company will be
organized IN this city to conduct the ferry busi-
ness. The gentlemen Interested in this matter
are men OF means and ability, and even il they
fail in their present undertaking they will not
abandon the enterprise.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
FOURTH EDITION.
Personal.

1t is announced that Wayne McVeigh,
formerly of Chester county, but for several
years located at Harrisburg, is about removing
to Philadelphia to practice law. Wayne
has been twice married his first wife
was the daughter of Hon. Joseph
J. Lewis, and his present spouse is the daughter
OF Senator Cameron. This second marriage
caused most people to count Wayne as mem-
Der of the Cameronian clan, but recent utteran-
ces show that he does not belong to that -politi-
cal organization.
After competitive examination before a
committee appointed for the purpose, Edward F.
Leiper, of Chester, has been approved for ap-
pointment by Congressman Washington Town
send to a cadetship at West Point
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
The New Hampshire contest.

The New Hampshire election cases have been
submitted to the Superior Court. After hear
ing the arguments of both sides yesterday, the
Court took the question under advisement. In
the meantime another point has been raised,
which, If insisted on, will still further eompli-
cate matters. 1t id o,aimed that pending the
election OF Governor the State ID without an
Executive aud that the President of the Senate
should be sworn in as Governor pro tenn.
should this be done, the Senate will be left
without quorum.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

INSURANCE. IrEMs.--The organization of the
Delaware State Mutual Insurance Company IL
progressing To supply vacancies in the Board,
Joel Thompson, Jr, of Newark, and Lewis
Thompson, of Mill Creek, have been elected d.
rectors, and have consented to serve
1t il stated that the Directors of the Farmers
Fire Insurance Company, at a meeting, last eve-
ming, directed their Secretary not to issue poll
cies OH property also insured in the Clayton In-
surance Company.
Considerable attention is being directed by
the insurance journals Of the country to the
companies Of this State, and the article in the
COMMERCIAL, in reference to the Delaware State
Mutual Co., has been widely copied.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
CIAeS, IL Del, canal Co.

ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The stockholders in the Chesapeake & Del
aware Canal Company held their sunual meet
ing in Philadelphia, yesterday. Arthur g. Cot
fin presided, aud Henry Y. Leslie acted as sec,
retary.
The Treasurer's report showed the fnancisl
condition Of the company to be good, while bus
mess is prosperous. The usual routine business
WIS transacted.
The following gentlemon were elected at the
balloting which was ma de- President, Andrew O..
Gray; Sec and Treas, Henry v. Lesley Di-
rectors, George Cadwalader, Jos. Jones, William
Harmer, Fl. Pratt McKean, J, T. Gilpin, Thos
A. Biddle, l. V. Williamson, Isaac Ford, Charles
Fl. Hutchinson, Edwin Swift, David Bcdll, NAH
Ion P. Hutchinson, John r. Baker.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

MoRE REMEDIES FOR THE BUos.-A gentleman
OF st. Michaels, Nd, and grower Of potatoes,
states that he has discovered by experience that
oak ashes are either certain death to the bugs or
an infallible prevention of their destruction of
potato vines. The ashes he says, should be un-
leached and sprinkled on the vines in the early
morning. Another gentleman at Denton, in the
same State, regards the crow an enemy of the
bug. He says he has frequently observed them
in his potato patch eaily in the morning walking
up and down the rows picking the bugs from
the vines. Since the friendly intervention of
the crow the bugs are very little trouble to him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
Coal Mining Resuined.

Some Of the collieres in the Mahanoy district
of schuylkill county resumed operations yester-
day. The troops sent from Harrisburg to
Shamokin have returned home, their presence
being considered no longer necessary. At Ash
land, yesterday, ten miners were arrested on
complaint of John Degnant, of Donaldsons b
Patch, for having made riotous demonstrations
around his premises, Degnant having been
working at a colliery on terms to suit himself
but not the NJ. and L. B. A." 1t is stated that
the men at work in the Shamoliin collieries have
been supplied, by the operators, with arms to
defend themselves against raiders.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
The Postal Cars Not Yet Eirod.

1t would appear that the postal war has not
yet onded. President Hinckley, Of the Phfa-
depha, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad yes
to-day refused to allow the postal cars Of the
Pennsylvania Road to pass over hisline on the
limited express, and i'll consequence, the New
York mail did not reach Washington until 90
L. M. In anticipation of this action of President
Hinckey, the Postmaster General yesterday stat
make formal request that the mails be carried
by the limited express between Philadelphia and
Baltimore 30 as to have continuous mail trans
portaton between New York and Washington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

CORNER STONE LAYINd.-The corner stone of
imposing ceremonies on Thursday, the 17th of
June. All the ministers of the Northern Con-
vocation Of the Diocese of Delaware are invited
to be present. strawberry festival will be
commenced the same day in aid of the Church.
time past been worshpping in the public
school house. but the room is too contracted
for their growing numbers. 1t is hoped their
efforts may meet with hearty response and
be crowned with SUCCESS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YORK, June s.
Gold to-day opened at s1.16Js.
Furnished Dy Craige, johnson d Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9th and Market Sts.]
LONDON, 1880, P. M, June 8.
o. s. 1865, 1o6sl 1s6Ts, 1O91f; Ten-forties
104; New Fives Of 81, 1O3. Consols for money
s21f@92'S account 92ss@92sI. Erie common
shares Is. New York, Central and Hudson 81.
Market dull.
FRANKFORT, June 8.
U.S. 5-20s of 1862, 80.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

SUNDAY SCHOOL AT YoBKLYN.-A Sunday School
WAS organized on Sunday last at the public
school house near Yorklyn on the W. & W. r.
r., with William s. Moore as superintendent and
William Clark assistant. Quite large number
of children were enrolled and the future of the
school is auspcious. Rev. Mr.. Kennedy, pastor
of Red Clay Greek Presbyterian church, will
preach at the school next Sunday thereafter at
the same hour. Arrangem ents are about to be
made to get clergymen from this city to go out
every other Sunday afternoon on the Sunday
train and hold public service.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
CIvtiRionts in Galveston.

In the United States District Court at Calves
ton yesterday, the trial of Henty Greenwall, man
ager of the fremont Opera House, charged with
violation Of the Civil Rights act, resulted in his
being convicted and fined $500. lie had refused
to give two colored women seats i'll the par
quite. Judge Morreh, who pronounced the de-.
cision, has summoned before him the editor Of
the Ne,os for contempt in unduly criticising his
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
1eaths.

STROUD.-On Monday, 7th inst, at hat past A
NJ, of scarlet fever, Birdie A., youngest daughter
of e. T. and Martha j. Stroud, aged two years and
one IL onth.
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
spectfully inyted to attend the funeral from the
residence of her parents No. 623 West 4th street,
on tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon, at O'Clock, in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

SALE OF " TowHEAD."-Willi w. Stephens,
ESQ, Of Worton, Kent county, Md, last week,
while in Philadelphia, disposed of his fine trot-
ting horse, Towhead," to gentleman from
Newark, N. j., for fourteen hundred dollars.
Towhead is about nine years old, and was raised
in this county, his best time on record is 2:439l
but in exhibiting him before the sale, it is said
he made 2:34. 1t will be remembered that " Tow
head" WAS the favorite horse among the Mary
landers at the Middletown races, but he showed
only ordinary speed there and was easily van
quished.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
new Advertisements, To-day.

Trustees sale-Farn in Queen Anpes county.
Pe.tineill House, Atlantic Civ.
Rubber Door Spiings-W. II. Elany.
Yale picns iachel-W. II, Billany.
Cabbage, peas, eic-Ereviy.
Lounges at Adairs-Breyhy.
DeNolmande s sa'e-Brev,iv.
Green's ice-cream stals-Erevl,y.
Donaloe's wipdow-Erev
Wanted, girl for housework
New gtore-Dl Costa & Co.
Pennin9tons shoc--Breyuy.
Buxbaum's Breyitv.
S. w. corner Sd & Market-T Targans, etc.
Grocer les at Robinson d Co.'s-Brepity.
Webb's hats-Breyity
Havana used In par agas-Brevity.
Ful'mer's cam souDs-Breviiy
July bl-heads-B"evit
Dubell's summer hats-Breyty
E,ey y-Gardner lair botioni.
Ohiccrs Grand Lodge 8. Il d. offs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
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The {sreeubacit Theft.

There is no clue, yet, to the person who stole
the S47, 600 package of greenbacks. The rooms
in the Treasury Department where money is
kept or handled were inspected yesterday by the
Secretary of the Treasury. who intends to have
the desks, &C., altered, for the better protection
of the Government funds. Hereafter, no visi-
tors will be admitted to the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing, the Treasury Vaults or any of the
rooms In which money il handled.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

REMARKABLE ooENTRIcIrY.-Elzabeth Pen
nook died at Kennett Square one day last week.
Twenty-Five years ago she had her coffin made,
using it as wardrobe She suffered during her
last illness with rheumatism, and was 80 en-
larged when dead that an addition was added to
her coffin.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

SUNDAY SCHOOL INsTITUTE..--T Southern
Sunday School Institute of New Castle Presby.
tory will meet in Harrington, Del, on Tuesday
and Wednesday, June 18th and 10th. The first
meeting OF the session will be held at o'clock
2. M, on Tuesday. Pastors, superintendents,
teachers, and all friends of Sunday Schools are
cordially invited to attend, and each Presbyter-
ian Sunday School in the Southern District is
to send two regularly appointed dele
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

WILMINGTON & READING Il. Il. CHANaE.-On
Thursday next, a new time table takes effect on
the Wilmington Il Reading r. II. The train be-
tween Wilmington and Coatesville will be with
drawn, the slow mixed trains will
be separated, and two passenger
trains will run through, between Whining
ton and Reading. These trains will leave as fol-
lows: Wilmington, 625 A. NJ, and 4.35 P. M,
arriving at Reading 10. 42 A. M, and 8.42 P. M.
Reading, at A. NJ, and SIS P. NJ, reaching
Wilmington at 10. 10 A. NJ, and 500 M.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

BURIAL OF A. @. GULLETT.-Albert G.. Gullett,
ex-Editor of the Denton, Nd, Journal who
committed suicide in Philadelphia, on Thursday
last, by shooting himself through the heart, was
buried in the NJ. e. church-yard at Denton, this
morning. The remains passed through Will
mington last night. Mr.. Gullett was we'll known
throughout the Peninsula He remarked a
short time before his death that it was his nten-
ton to return to Penlhsular journalism, and to
that end intended to re-purchase bis old paper.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

At Norwich, Conn. yesterday, II. H. Osgood
Republican, WAS elected Mayor. He succeeds
Jas. Lloyd Greene, who fred the hundred gnus
for Sheridan. That bold act, it seems, has not
demoralized Republieapisin In Norwich.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

REAL ESTATE SALEs.--Wil,iam Bright has sold
to R. Cameron, Of New, York, for $4,000 the
property at the Southeast corner of Third and
French streets. Mr.. Cameron proposes, we un-
derstand, to tear down a portion OF the frame
building on this lot,move the balance around on
the Third street front and on the French street
front erect two handsome brick houses, one of
which will probably be a store.
The Milford Ne,os says that John Cow, citi-
zen of that town, has recently sold to the Della
aware L. Laokawanna r. R. Co. his farm near
Jersey City, N. D., for the snug little sum of
5000. This land was bought by Mr. G. a few
years ago for $4,000.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

SAVAGE ASSAULT AT New CAs1LE.-At New
Castle, last night, savage fight took place be-
an employee at the Tasker works. The melee
was continuation of a quarrel between
the two men on Saturday night. In the
last affray Quipn's upper lip was bitten off. aud
he WAS otherwise cut and disigused about the
head. The Mayor held McCabe in $1,000 for
court this mourning
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

AMIoABLY SETILEp.-A resident of Dover
while in town, last night, was accused of the
larceny of four vests from the store of Alfred
Collins, at 102 Market street, and was arrested
by officer Bradford. This morning the mat
ter was amicably adjusted. and the Doverian
was permitted to go on his way rejoicing.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

GRAND LODGE, X. OF P.-The assembling OF
specs session. is proposed DC @ but has % not vet been IN
formally called. The object of the meeting is
to heor the report of the Grand Representatives
and to receive from them the new passwords,
&C., adopted by the Supreme Lodge while in
session at Washington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

STRAWBERRY FEsTIvAL.-At Brandywine NJ.
e. church strawberry festival will be opened
this evening. Those who have once partaken
of the pleasures which abound at social affairs
at this church usually attend them all.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

COMMITTED TO JAIL.-Dennls Mcguire was
committed to New Castle by Esq. Frazer, this
morning. in default of $40 and COSTS Yesterday
afternoon Dennis assaulted little colored boy
named Daniel Bantum, and on the in
reference of the boys mother, Dennis knock
ed her down three times, biulsing her consider
ably. Dennis was also arraigned before the
Mayor, this morning. on charge Of larceny,
but there was no evidence to detain him. He
WAS lately released from jail.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

INVITATION AocEPTED.-Mayor Simms has ac-
copied the invitation to be present at the GEN.
tennial celebration at Bunker Hill on the 18th,
and will leave for Boston on the night of the
18th. He will be accompanied by some friends
from this city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

RUGBY Li4.sPAHY SocyElY.- Eugby Literary
Society v ~ hold il foui,h apnive.sa' in Ma
sonic Temple on Mondav evering, June 1sth,
tie exercises beg nriug at o'clock. A well ar
ranged programme of dec'amaiions, dialogues,
essays and music has been tepsred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

This is the one hundredth birthday of Rev.
Father Boehm, the Oldest Methodist minister
in tho world, and we'll known in this city. A
celebration in honor Of the venerable gentleman
is in progress at Jersey City, and feature of
the event will be a sermon by this centenarian
minister
On Thursday (the 10th) another change takes
effect on the Md. & Del. II. r. Two trains will
then be put upon the road connecting the morn
ing and afternoon trains on the Del. II. r.
These trains will leave Easton at 4. 10 and 1890
A. M.
Robelen & Bro. have accepted the agency of
Estey's celebrated organs which they are selling
at reduced prices at their ware-rooms, No. ITO
Market street.
New crossings are laid at Ninth and Monroe
streets. The recent rains have washed away
part Of the embankment and pavement at the
same place.
The Mccullough Iron Co. are going to build
church at North East, it is said, for the use of
all religious denominations,
The work en- the new basin which was suspen-
ded yesterday and this morning WAS resumed to-
day at noon.
Strawberries are plenty everywhere at and
10 cents per quart
The Delaware State Medical Society meets at
LeWes to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

MORE CoLIIERs.- Yesterday afternoon, the
Reading r. r. COZ er Pesiomen came irto the
H. & II. wharves for repairs, ard was 20 owed,
this morning, by the Wst;an, port. There are
now three OF these Golfers at the H. & II. yards.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

POLICE CouRr.-Sarah Whitticoe for threat
ening bodily harm to Ann Wilmington was held
in 800 to keep the peace. Patrick Walsh for q
like demonstration towards Walter B. Smith,
was held in $500.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
DAILY Gommerfia(.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard II. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson,
Francis @. Ferris.
es- For Terms, sto., see Second Page.
ss- For Terms, sto., see Second Page.

The measles with which the Fiji Island peo-
pie have been afflicted IL no tri1ing disease.
Fifty Thousand of them, it ia reported nt Mel
bourne, have recently died from it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

REAL ESTATE SPECULATION. The formation OF
an association for the sale of real estate the de-
sign of which is to form joint stock company,
to be an incorporated institution with power to
buy, sell, loan money on mortgages, &C., &C., is
half has been called. AS the town has no bank
it is thought that such an association will serve
as q substitute.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

BASE BALL PosTPoNED.-Thc game of base
ball which was to have taken place at Chester
yesterday, between the Maple Leaf club of this
city, and the I. H. Berry club, did not come of,
on account Of the rain. The Chester club pro-
posed to play to- day, but this was not convenient
to the Wilmington players.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

Councilman James P. Hayes, we are author
ized to say, is not candidate for the Democrat
&c nomination for Mayor, although he failed to
secure the Clerkship of the Peace.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

Hotel accommodations at the Centennial, and
no e1tortion in prices, are topics upon which the
Philadelphia Press dwells with earnestness and
force. They are now the most important topics
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

YOUNG MEN's LoAN.-The sixth annual meot-
ing Of the Young Mems Loan was to have been
held last evening, but quorum not being pres
ent, the election Of officers was deferred until
Thursday evening next The report shows the
gross receipts from the first series to haye
been $1S, 1912, and from the second
series, $2,529.28. Loans were made
out of the 1st series of 81, 100. and out of the
End Of $3.50. The expenses were 1903. o. and
the State tax $1406 Ga. The whole number OF
shares in the First series is 67415, and in the
Second series, so. Whole number Of stockhold-
ers, 1902. The present value Of shares iu the
first series, (six years old) is $114 q and in the
second series, (two years,) $34.21.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

A general strike Of the journeymen plasterers
OF Baltimore began yesterday. They have been
receiving 90 yer day and demand 80 so.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
SECOND EDITION.
Drowning Accident.

FoUR MEN DROWNED by ACCIDENT ON RAoUETrE
RIVER.
WATERrowN, N. Y, June 8.
William Parmenter and son, and two other
men, named Thompson and Healey, who were
fishing by rushlight from boat on the Raquette
river, near Potsdam, on Saturday night, were
carried over the dam, by the current and all
drowned
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

Hon. Henry W. Barry, Member, of Congress
from Mississippi, died yesterday at Washington,
of apoplexy. He was Republican.
The National Sportsmens Association meets
in Cleveland to-day, for the better protection of
hsh and game.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08

SABBATH School ExcURsIoNs.-T Tomorrow the
Sabbath School of Scott Nj. ID. church will make
an excursion to Creedmoor Park, being the first
to that place from this city, this season. The
Ariel will leave 4th street wharf ut 6.30 A. M,
and will return at seasorable hour in the even
ing. Zee advertisement, which also describes
the location of the paM.
On Thursday, ,Asbnry Sunday School will make
an excursion to the same place. Both trips
will be delightfully."- pleasant, and each excursion
promises to be well phtronized.
The clatter of "Jack-stonesS is heard on front
door-sllls.
ty; not the perennial.
Ninety nine lead pencils out of every hundred
break their points when they roll off your desk
to the floor.
The shad season is about over.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
THIRD EDITION.
Weather Record,
REPORT or THE SIGNAL sKRy1ox.

H1VnI UF TIE bIdNAI bkHYIUks
WASHINGTON, June 8.
Probabilities For the Middle and Eastern
States, stationary or higher pressure, North
west to Northeast winds, warmer, clear or
partly cloudy weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
Commercial Reports,

Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, June 8.
Flour dull and weak Penna. family 10000
6.3711 high grades, $650@7.60. Wheat $1.31
for red, &f.83(01.34 for amber, $1.37@1.s8 for
white. Rye e1.12. Corn frmer, yellow 82@84c !;
western mixed $40. Oats 71072c. Mess Pork,
$22.00, lard 14@1411c. Whiskey, S1.22 for
Western.
QUOTATIONS. AT THE pRANpYwNE MILLS FOB FLOUR
AND dRA1H-ooRREoTKD DAILY.
Family Flour. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .t8. 00@ 900
Extra Flour. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6.75@ $50
6uperfne Flour. ur.................... 475@ 5.75
Wheat, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. L35
Corn, n,......................... $40
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
Nttr advertisements.

II ITTANNING COAL. - THIS COL
IN LIERY having fully resumed operation, we
are prepared to furnish this celebrated BituminoHs
coal at the lowest market prices.
GEO. w. BUSH d SON French st. wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
: YKENS VALLEY COAL.

Joseph Fout ia still receiving daily Lykens Valley
and Shamoken coal nut, stove and egg sizes on
hand ready for delivery at short notice. He is not
using the patent shuGe wagons OF which the ladies'
complain 30 much Of filling their houses with coal
dust from cellar to garrett Orange Street and Rail-
road avenue.
apr1T-1y0f JOSEPH FOIJT
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-06-08
Neij advertisements.

d u B B e r DOOR SPRINGS AND
Il y and hooks, the best spring in the market for
light doors. For sale by
VIM. Ii. BILLhNY,
21A Market Street. Wilmington.