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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
FIRST EDITION.
The Anrd- Money Repeal Bills.
WHAT THEY THINK AT THE TREAhuRY AZ TO THEIR
PAssINa-THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY OF THE HON.
EST MONEY rHALANx IN THE SENATE

WHAT THEY THINK AT THE TREAhuRY AZ TO THEIa
PAssINa-THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY OF THE HON.
EST MONEY rHALANx IN THE SENATE.
Sps ial DnpdAch 10 the Neo York 7ribn4~
| WARRINGTON, Dec. 28.-Uonsderable interest
and anxiety are shown in the Treasury Depart
ment on the tendency of the Democrats in Con
gress to repesl the act for resuming specie pay
ments in 1879. -Four bills have already been pre-.
sented in the House to repeal that act, one by
MIR. southard Of Ohio, one by Mr.. Holman of In-
diana, one by Mr.. Bright of Tennessee, and one
by MIR. Landers Of Indiana. Mr.. Cox has been
reported as intending also to introduce similar
bill on the reassembling OF Congress. No such
step, however, il contemplated. The subject
will ba considered in Committee OF Banking and
currency but he will present no such bill unless
instructed to do 30 by the Committee, which is
hardly within reason.
The principal officers in the Treasury are op-
posed to the repeal, and believe in the practica-
bllity OF the law. or course the Secretary has
already given his views on the subject but does
not hazard an opinion as to what Congress- will
do DR.. Linderman, Director of the Mint, upon
whom Will rest in greater or less degree the
responsibility OF handling the production OF
bullion, and being ready with q sufficient guam
tity OF coin has devoted much time to the sub
loct, and has very good idea OF the temper of
the House on the money question He says he
fears that repeal bill will pass the House, and
that 1t ia by no means certain that 1t will not
pass the Senate. He says it il an important
matter to be considered, and that the hard mon
ey men ought to begin to know where the Senate
stands. Mr.. Knox, Controller of the Currency,
has talked with members quite freely, but is not
satisfied in his own mind whether the repeal
bill will go through either House or not. He
thinks there is no immediate danger Of 1t, and
there ia no doubt it will occasion long debate
MIR. New, the Treasurer Of the United Statea,
says he ID confident the House ia quite largely
opposed to the Resumption act and he has
great fear that there are enough weak-meed"
Republicans In the Senate to make majority in
favor Of it's repeal. He says il gold falls to 112
or below that figure silver change will be as
plentiful as required Senator Morton, who is
about half way between hsrd-money and
soft money man, says that the financial question
has no interest now, that Senators do not talk
about it, and that there is no way of forscasting
the course on that subject. He has no opinion
to xpress.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
The prosecutions In chicago.

NO AGREEMENT WITH oULPRIrs TO MITIGATE PEN
ATTY IN CONSIDERATION OF xvIDENoR AGAINST
AoCoMPLICKs
Special Dsspatch to the New FORK Times.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-The statement that
an arrangement has been made between the
Government and the indicted whisky mon In
Chicago, whereby they are to be granted immuni
ty from prosecution in consideration o. 9eSoh =,
the Attorney General and the Secretary OF the
Treasury. They both say in the most emphaaO haaO
made with these men. and that any confessions
they may make will be Of their own aeh
NAV be shown by the Judge in the exercise OF
his discretion. The purpose has from a.l1 ths BE- %,
ginning been to make as little use as possible OF
the testimony Of oonfederstes in the frauds, and
and other outside evidence. The Governments
VAS appealed to, long ago, and persistently, in
behalf Of some persons, even before there were
indictments found, to withdraw prosecution IN
consideration of evidence to be given, aud the
appeals we're in each instance refused. Ihere
will. however, undoubtedly be many CONFESSIONS
in, nhiopUo
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
THIRD EDITION.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

NOT DISSATISFIED WITH THE MuLEs.-The ad-
vertlsement Of the City Passenger Railway Co.
for horses has not been issued with any inten.
tion Of discontinuing the use Of the mules. Sew
eral Of the horses belonging to the company
have been sold and the desire is simply to re-
place them. The mules have given too much
sstisf action to expect their supersedure. The
are more economical, they stand the work which
is required Of them better than the horses, and
it Ia believed that to-day they could be sold fol
all that they originally cost the Company. But
for the dissatisfaction Of the public with An On.
tire mule team, and dislike OF the drivers and
stable men to them the places Of the horses
would be supplied with mules.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
New AdvertI.e M ents, To- day.

House for rent els King street
Notice TO property holders
Grand Opera Eouse-Two Il Orphans
Lnst-Bunch OF keys
For renr-House b08 King street
Agen . wanted-D T Hawkins
For ~ e-Ihree fresh cows
Hover'e Ink Manufacturer, Phila
Grard Opera House-The Rose OF TJrol
Cheap shoes-FeDnessey's brev1ty
Wheeler Wilson-brevity
Dubell's brevity
Gall sgher's hrevlty
PartagA cigars-brevity
Mixed cRndies-brevity
Fullmef's brevity
Bnxbaum's brevity
Gouert's brevity
Enterprise Cos breyity
Robelen Bro-Breyity
List of unclaimed letters
Cough Syrup-Dr Bulls breyity
Webbs brevity
Adair's brevity
Rlmwood collars brevi'y
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

PAYnrNT OF THE WAGES OF THE W. 4 W. EN-
PIoYKEs ORDKRED.-Wm. M. Candy, Receiver
Of the Wilmington 4 Western B. r., made ap-
location in the u 3. Court this morning, for
authority to pay OF certain indebtedness Of the
Company. Upon the representations made, the
Court granted decree. which Directs
that the wages Of the employ
ees of the Company from Nov. lat.
to Dec. 9Th inclusive, be paid; and also e460 due
to James Bradford and BamL n. Harrington ar
Trustees. and e124.53 due the Penna- r. R. for
transportation charges. The payment Of $14.-
379. 50 by Mr.. Canby to the Penna. R. R. Co. for
similar charges WAS also approved.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Gen. scnencK ana the Emma mine.

Gen. Schenck nnd tho Emma Mins.
Dol. Forney writes from London to the phila-
delphia Press The renewal,of the attack in
some of the newspapers at home upon Robert G.
Scbenck, American Minister at London, on Rc-
count of his connection with the Emma Mine
only makes the way clearer for his complete vim
dcation These late assaults are based upon
certain statements made by witness who has
subsequently, been fully discredited not only by
his own associates but by the sworn testimony
Of General Sohenck himself. The able editor of
tile Anglo american Times, Col. Muter. an Eng
iish gentleman of the highest credibility, has
carefully examined and published this
testimony and all the matters connected
With it, and IN three powerful papers has
completely vindcated the American minister.
He has shown from the evidence taken before
the British Commission, rnised by the enemies
OF General Schench and conducted exclusively
by themselves, that the General bought into
this mine only after it had been examined by
British experts who went to Oregon for the
purpose, and after it had been recommended by
them and number of the members of the Brit
ish Parliament that he borrowed the money
sind mortgaged his property to buy the stock,
and that he holds every share Of 1t, never hsv-
ing sold one when it WAS at the highest, and
that now 1t Ia almost drug in the market.
The Investment has left the General poor
man, as l know, and although he himself
freely admits that he made mistake in going
ddduls" tnke"If 1hi5" enterprise had turned
out fortunate affair. dsn. Schensk, 30
far from being an object of denunciation,
would now be honored and praised by those who
bought into The project. The facts have been
20 convincing that not only intelligent American
residents have reconsidered their censures of
General schenck, bnt many Englishmen candid
iy confess they had misjudged him. The Hon
orable Heverdy johnson, who preceded General
sesenck in the American mission, and is now
in London, announces his determination to write
and publish letter in which he will state after
carefully reading all the documents, he regards
General Schenck as having done no act unwor-
thy of a gentleman. The American newspapers
that are camorous for the recall of the present
american minister will am sure be as free to
recall their accusation when they are made FAM
liar with all the facts to which have referred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ALMosT DROWNED IN THE MuD.-Saml. B. Mo-
Lear residing at 1027 Market street, narrowly
some manner, no one knows how, he wandered
out upon the site Of tie new P. ". 4 B. round
house, where he fell In the mud and WAS almost
entirely buried. Mr.. McLear's groanings At
raoted the attention of the night watch-
man, little before O'Clock, this morning, who
After hunting about for some time, discovered
bis situation and pulled him out OF the mud with
some din a,ulty. Mr.. McLesr was then insensi-
bic. He was removed to q small watch house
neAr by, and afterwards in the Clayton House
oosoh to polioe head quarters, where his cloth
ing was partially cleaned, after which he WAS
sent to his home.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
EtnamciAl.

PRIoH OF GOLD TO-DAY
Assoctatsd Prsss Special Telegram.
NEW YoRK, Deo 20.
Gold opened, this morning, at $1.lS.
Furnished by Craige. johnson Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market 6ta.
LONDON, 1890 P. NJ, Dec. 49,
Consols for money 9s 1915 18;socount, s3 1-1s;U.
& 2Os OF 1885. lo4; iss7s. 1O7i 10 4O's, 1854.
new 6's Of 81, 105; Eus common shares, l4Ai
preferred, 29. New York Central, So.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 29.
u, g. bonds Of 1852, t95<.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
rn. uoecner nusiness Again.

There ia again something new in To- the legal
complications arising out Of the Plymouth
church difficulties. Francis d. Mouton mas
commenced suit for mali;ious pfosecu'io1n u
seainst Mr.. Bseohsr, and the papers have 81.
ready been served on the defendant. This suit
will operate to reopen the whole question whose
Investigation occupied so much time last spring
and summer without arriving at any satisfactory
conclusion. This legal episode, together WIN
Alton Of her case by the members of Plymouth
and sister churches, is likely to occupy pubic
attention for some time
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
one More CnarlIe Hoss.

kilograms from Concord and st. Albans Say
chat boy resembling Charlie Ross was put
npon Montreal train at Nashua on Monday by
some men who failed to give him ticket. He
at first gave different name from RoaF, but ar
forwards said the men had made him tell a story
that his name was Ross that he had lived In
fhlladelphia that he was carried away while
playing with his brother Eddie, and that hls
mothers name was Annie. He is now at ST.
Adams, and those having him in charge have
communicated with Mr.. Rosa.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

WILMINGTON AND READING 3. R. FoRKoL0sURE.
Il. VAIN Smith. Esq counsel for q Committee
OF Wilmington and ReAcing Railroad creditors,
e400, 900 worth OF bonds of the Wilmington and
Reading Railroad have signed the agreement
provided for in the report submitted by the oom-
mittee at the last meeting. In few days, he
thinks, all the holders viii have signed. there
being no opposition, and the first mortgage bond
holders will fare better than WAS at first antioi-
nRtad
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Capt. Cooks Denial.

HE SAYS He NEVER PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL FROM
THE ROWING ASSOCIATION.
Associated Press Special Tsl40rarn.
BosToN, Dec. f9.
Capt. Cook, of the Yale crew, denies that he
ever proposed to Harvard to unite and Withdraw
from the Rowing Association, and also denies
that he has attempted to stir up strife between
the two colleges.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Marriages.

WILLKY-MOORB.-On the morning OF the 2sth, at
tho residence of the BRIDES father, by Rev. J. II.
smith Prof. s. j. Wiley and Mrs. Lydia Moore,
daughter Of H. K. Robinson, Esq all Of this city.
sMEED-RoBRRsoN.-o the 2sd inst. at the
Union M. B. Parsonage, by Rev. Il. E. Martndae 9,
Hdmon Snleed, OF Smyrna, to Miss Amy r. kob-
erson, of New Castle.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

Court Broken up by the small Pox.
Judge Pearre, of the Circuit Court OF Allegheny
Co., Nd, has asked the opinion Of prominent
physicians in regard to the necessity Of posspon-
ing the January term Of that court because of
the prevalent fear of smallpox az Cumberland,
and the physicians have decided that tho judges
order of postponement is wise and prudsnt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
FIFTH EDITION.
cuban Affairs.

EICRkTARI FIBH ADDEkBbEH 4 UfhUUlAK to Az-A
THE EUROPEAN aovKRNNENTs.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.
1t is true, as stated in special telegram, pub
lshed to-day, that the Secretary of State
has addressed circular to all the European
Governments on the subject of Cuban sffairs,
including copy to Spain.
The object Of Mr.. Fish is the obtaining Of dA-
ia to be used in the preparation Of President
Grants supplementary Message to Congress.
All the foreign governments have replied sstis'
factorily.
England ia ready to indorse the intervention
movement at the present moment. The other
nations express their willingness to support
intervention, but hesitate to take the initiative.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

The PROPOSED REDUCTION IN THE SALARIES OF
THE ORR OFFIoERs.-Suficient progress ia not
being made In the matter of the proposed reduc-
any expectation that the measure will succeed.
Two meetings have been held by the special
committee to which the subject Was referred,
but nothing was done. A majority of the
committee were present, but they refused to
take any action unless the committee was full
Another meeting has been called for this eve
ming.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Tweed,s Whoroabouts,. !.

During the past week two detectives from
Quebec have been on the track Of an individual
supposed to be Tweed, who passed through
parishes below Quebec, evidently bound for
Halifax. The detectives are quite certain, from
information gained by them on the road, that
the party whose trail they were on Ia the veri..
table " Boss."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
SECOND EDITION.
The new Hampshirs hoy.

NOT oHARI1t Ross, BUT A RUNAWAY AND SOON
isUNhATK LIAR"
Associatsd Press Special Telegram.
BosTox, Dec. 29.
4 dispatch from Milford, N. H., says the boy
discovered on the Vermont Central r. r., who
was supposed to by Charlie Ross, belongs there.
and is In the habit OF running away. HIS name
ia James Blanchard, and the dispatch says he is
4 consummste liar.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
weather II Recerd.

BEPoRr OF THE SIGNAL sERv1oE.
Associatsd Frees Special Telegram.
WASHINGTON. Dec %.
Probabilities For the Middle States, rising
followed by falling barometer, North east to
South east winds, stationary or warmer temper
ature cloudy and rainy weather.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Death OF william Crichton.

William Criohton, formerly one Of the most
And extensively engaged in trade, died in New
York yesterday. He WAS one Of the founders
and the first president Of the Baltimore Corn
and Flour Exchange, and was an activs member
OF the st. Andrews Society. His remains will
be taken to Baltimore for burial.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

C1RIsTxAs ENTHRTAINxKNT.-TheB Brandywine
NJ. z. Church will have Christmas entertain
ment on Thursday evening, in the church. The
exercises will consist Of singing by the children
and other concert exercises, and addresses will
bs made by Revs. Hunter and MartlndalP. Kriss
Kringle will also be there.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

The Fisk university for colored youth, at Nash
VI 10, will be dedicated on New Years Day. The
building cost $4,000, which WAS nearly all
raised by the Jubilee Singers WHO we're former
Stu1ents of the University.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Eliot AcAdsmy.

ITS BURNING, LAsT NIaHT-Loas Vi, 200.
Associated Prsss Special Telegram.
PoRTsMouTH N. H., Dec. 70.
The Eliot Academy. in Eliot, Me-, was burn
ed last night. The loss La estimated 1t eS, 600.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

Lodicts Fredsnberg and her son Albert, sen
fenced to bs hanged on the Slst INST, for the
murder of Orio Davis, have been respited by
GoyerIsr Tlden for IS days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

TIE DELAWARE CENTENNIAL HousK.-No ac-
tion could be taken, at the meeting Of the Board
of Trade, last evening, in reference to the pro-
jsoted Centennial Delaware building, Is there
WAS not quorum Of members present. The
proposition was informally discussed, and q
general interest in it expressed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

TaE WEEK OF PRAYER.-At meeting OF the
ministers Of the oity, held yesterday, it Was re-
solved that the several denominations should
hold union services during each afternoon next
week. These services will take place vt 8
o'alock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETn.
Associated Prsss Special Telegram.

PHILADELPHIA HARKE1H.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 29.
Flour quiet with no demand except for
better grades Western family IS. 7bQ8. 90
Psnna do. $5 1906 so high grades e748 90.
Rye -four IS 1915. Wheat quiet but steady |;
Penna red e1.38 Western do. 81 10@l.1 /;
amber, s1.4O white s1.48. Rye 91c. Corn
slow to move new yellow 6s@s2c old MIXED,
e0@s1c. Oats steady white 45@60s ; mixed 49
046o. Whiskey e1.l6 for Western iron.bound
barrels.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRAsDywINE MILLS Eoh FLOUR
AND aRAIN-CoRREcTED DAILY.
Family Flour %. .O0@9.O 90
Extra Flour 676@8. 30
Superfine Flour, ur,,,.,,,,.,...........4 4.76b6.75
Wheat. 1.35
Corn. Old. 700
New $50
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

ENTERPRISE OOAL.-IN ORDER TO
lL better accommodate my increasing trade, l
nave again opened coal yard, at West and Water
With my yard at the wharf Of ]. Norton foole
CO., and am now stocking both yardg with All tne
different saes of Enterprise coal, which mas elven
trial, ali people want to know, is where TO get II
and they will buy no other.
On1cea West and Water streets, and orange Anu
Water. -..,, ,.,,xr..
Apr11-1yof JObkFh FOOE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

GoNE INTO WINTER QUARTxRs.-The Whining.
ton sohooners, r. & s. Oorson, s. B.. WaeeleT
and Anttsa Godfrey have reached Wilmington
and gone into winter quarters. The american
Eagle slso arrived for the same purpose, but Ia
loading cargo of corn meal from Wm. Lea d
Sons for New York,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

The escape of "New York Jack" and "Blub-
Der Davis" from the city cells has led the Mayor
to enforce new rule-that the prison keeper
shall remain within the inner siron gate during
tho night.
deserter from the U. 8. Steamer Pohatdn.
now lying at New CASTLE, WAS captured In this
city yesterday and returned.
One drunk WAS the only hearing in the Police
Court since yesterday.
Town bummers will no longer be permitted to
lodge in the oity cells.
The Wilmington loan, Last evening, sold $400
at 20.
The county roads are horribly sloppy and mud
dy.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

SUDDEN DEATH.-John Keets, of Wye Mills
Talbot county, died suddenly while riding along
the public road. one day last week. He had
besn to Esston, the county seat and was return
ing home. when he Was stricken with heart. dis
ease and died before any one was aware Of his
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29

Postal Recommendations H. Craig is ap-
pointed postmaster At Tobacco Stick, Dorchester
county, vice John L. Harrington, resigned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-29
NkNt Adrertisetl1ents.

NORTH FRANKLIN RED ASH COAL
IN FOR OPEN CRATES MAKING A QUICK
FIRE, WITHOUT DUST OR SMOKE. PRlCEf.Oo
CASH ALSO, PRIME HICKORY WOOD.
GEO, W. BUSH Il HON, French st. wharf.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-11
PLANTING POTATO SPROUTS.


Potatoes of large size are said to be pro-
duced by monk in France by cutting two
sde-shoots from each stalk when it is five
to seven inches high, and setting them in
good, rich, mellow garden soil. In few
days they send out roots and form tubers
about as early, and in as large quantities as
the original stalk, while the latter does not
seem to be injured by the moderate prun.
ing.
Our monkish friend has discovered moth
ing new, but it may be worth remembering
when one has a rare kind that he wishes to
make the most Of Many of our nursery
men practise the same way with new pota-
toes. When early rose and early goodrich
were first introduced, some ofthe New Eng
land nurserymen propagated potatoes from
the tops to such an extent that several hun
dreds Of bushels were raised in single sea-
son from II few original potatoes. One
grower raised the plants under glass all
winter. Every time new growth ap-
peared, it was taken off as a cutting, and
soon made plant. He thus had thousands
of plants by the spring, each in small pot,
and these set out in the open ground planted
an enormous tract of land. We do not re-
member exactly, but we believe as much as
a hundred bushels of potatoes came in this
way from half dozen potatoes, inside of
twelve months.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-11
The Garden and the Farm
CHEAP PARLOR PLANTS.

CHEAP FARLOK FLAMES
For room decoration why do not people
take some hardy things that do not mind
heat or frost or drought or flood-that is,
if none Of these things come in too great
extremes? There are such things but in
stead Of looking for them, tender green
house things that require much light and
great care-things which even florist with
all his skill can scarcely grow--are taken
in hand, and thus people very often fail of
success. OF course after making a close
acquaintance with plants and learning their
little whims and fancies and just how to hui
NOR them in those little niceties that they
set their hearts upon, the parlor gardener
can do as well as the greenhouse gardener,
and often much better.
If, however, the harder things are taken,
success is certain without much anxiety or
care, anc one can practice on them until he
is able to take care of the more delicate
things.
Among the best of these old fashioned
plants easy to grow in sunshine or shade,
there is nothing 50 good as the various va
rieties of English evergreen ivy. As us
ually seen in pots on the street corners,
pretty as they are, they give no idea of the
great beauty which a plant of several years
old presents. We have seen some grown
in moderate sized tubs six or seven feet high
and trained over wires so as to make backs
to seats or even little arbor-like coverings
or acoves, admirable for standing in wide
entrys or halls. They may be trained up
in pots high enough and thick enough to
cover window frames entirely, not only up
the sides, but round and over tops, making
what is usually a dreary room look like a
living bower, or a room adorned by the
highest art look all the lovelier for the in
cursions of beautiful Nature on her espec-
ial domain.
We have seen the ivy in just these con-
ditions frequently, and wonder Why the
successful example is not catching. We
suppose it must be simply want Of fore
thought. We see and admire and resolve
that we will do likewise; but we leave these
fairy spots and get into the rushing, busy
world, forgetting the pleasurable impress
ions and only remembering them when
chance throws us in the way of seeing them
again.
Now the time will soon come when prep
aration may be made for this sort of things.
The young ivies should be potted in the
spring in good garden soil, and after a gen.
tie reminder that they are expected to trav-
el upwards by being tied to a stout stake
set in the centre of the pot, set out in par
tial shade to grow, 1t will need to have
Just about the same watering and the same
general culture as ordinary plants, and by
fall will be large enough for some show the
same winter. But it is the second season
and afterwards that the great beauty of the
ivy will be seen, and it is just these three
or four-year- plants that people very
seldom see.