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A sad Case of DesliluliOn.

STR NIGER BEdoAR FAMILY IN WILMINGTON
THEIR HISTORY, DIsAPpoISTMEsTs, &C.
A case occurred, this morning, which fully
shows the good work that is being done by our
benevolent associations.
A man with his wife and little Guild that might
almost pass for Charlie Ross, applied to the free
eating room of Mrs. James Bradford, Sd and
King streets, for breakfast. Their appearance
did not in the least Indicate the condition OF
beggars they were comfortably clad and care
ruiness OF toilet of wife and child indicated trait,
of refined feelings far above their condition 1t
was evident that necessity compelled it or they
would not have been there.
Their history revealed that they were from a
town in New Jersey (Which we will not name) :
their family and friends were reduced in crcuni-
stances, and they determined TO start out in the
world to seek employment-t husband at one
place. the wife at anotlc, only If possible,not far
from each other. BY the time they had reached
Wilmington in their search for employment.
been unsuccessful in finding places and had not
the means to proceed further or go back. 1t
was in this condition they applied for nourish-
ishnent, this morning, at the table of Mrs.
Bradford, and the above history incidentally as
certained In their conversation between them
selves as to what they should do. They did not
like to give up the further search in tue neigh
borhoods of New Castle and Delaware City, and
that might be as frutless as their past efforts,
bnt the perplexing quandary had to be settled.
Finally, it was decided that home, as uncom
Portable as it was, would be better than no work
and no money in strange place, and with the
protfered aid of Mrs. Bradford, they took con-
veyance for their home across the river with
heavy hearts to make the best OF circumstances.
This is one of many familiar incidents daily oc.
curing throughout the country, and ID a sad
commentary On the depression of the times.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
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A BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.


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New writers, in addition to our present large
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
Auign-Priced isIography.

Mr. Joseph jefferson, the actor, has written a
letter to his counsel in New York, saying that he
has received from collecting firm in that city a
notice that he Is indebted to the Genealogical
Publishing Society of New York in 80 8S7 96. He
remembers that over two years ago he was re-
quested to call at the society's room on "mpor-
tant business" He went, and was told that they
wished to print the story of his life. They asked
only that no should give them the facts. He re-
feTed them to Col. 4. Alston Brown, the drama
tic agent, who, he said had printed his blogra-
ply, and then bade them adieu. He denies that
he entered into a contract with the society to
pay them any sum of mony to publish his biog-
raphy, and was astonished when he received the
notice above mentioned from the collecting firm.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
Temper of Republicans in Congress.

OPINION TAKING A DIRECTION TOWARD SOME PRAc-
TIoAI. MEASURE OF RELIEF-THE DIFFIcTLTIEs
IN THE wAY-IMBEcuITY OF THE KELLOGG AD-
NuNIsTRATIoN AMONG THE CHIEF.
Especial Dispatch to the New York Tmesl
WASHINGTON, JAM 6.-The discussion of the
situation in Louisiana continues, publicly and
privately, and opinion is rapidly forming and
taking direction toward some practical measure
TO secure better condition of affairs. There ID
a somewhat unusual hesitancy among members
of Congress in forming Judgment upon what has
actually occurred at New Orleans within the last
two or three days, and nearly everybody is OF
the opinion that there is yet much to be learned
concerning the facts upon which alone an opin-
ion could be justly based.
But there is no doubt of the gravity Of the
situation and of the necessity Of something be-
ing done to put an end to the disorders in Louis-
ana. If the Kellogg Government had any
strength of its own-if it had any courage, even,
to use the powers that it possesses in its own
Defense or to gain the respect Of the Conserva-
tives in Louisiana or of the country, there would
be stronger disposition to sustain tau,
in in keeping that Government in power. The
prospect of continuing through two years more
the scenes that have been enacted in that State
for the past few months is revolving to the best
Republicans in Congress, and they are willing
to unite upon any scheme sanctioned by the
Constitution which promises to relieve the Re-
publican Party of the incubus Of the Kellogg
Government, and at the same time secure the
observance of law in the State.
The project of ordering new election under
the provisions, substantially, Of the Carpenter
bill il meeting with more favor than ever be-
fore, and such men as Gen. Hawley,o of Connecti-
cut; Mr. Wheeler, of New York, and Mr.. Dawes
are almost,if not inclined to vote for new elec-
ton. There is another class of Republicans
who would prefer to indorse the Kellogg Gov
ernment, and sanction by law of Congress the
continued use of the army by the President to
maintain Kellogg in his office and punish and
subdue the White League organization oppos-
ing him.
There is little disposition to condemn the Pres
idents use of the army in Louisiana, or to crlti-
else the methods which have been employed.
Under existing laws the duty of the Government
to use its entire military power to prevent blood
shed, and to protect the State Government from
usurpation is generally recognized. There is no
tolerance or excuse for the White League organ
ization, which no one here doubts has an exist
euce.
The ordering of new election is an extreme
measure that moderate Republicans will re-
luctanty support, aud which they would not
sustain except as a choice of two evils. Many
would prefer to place the State under military
law, but it would be a more violent measure than
q new electlon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

The situation at New Orleans remains un-
changed and the peace is still conserved. Tho
Congressional inquiry is still progressing and
the question of settlement Of the difficulties
seems to have been left with the committee.
Congress will undoubtedly have to settle the
question, as the foud is now too great to per-
init Of re-adjustment between the contestants
themselves, and the sooner the work is under
taken the better. To the failure of Congress to
provide suitable legislation for Louisiana is
chargablc much of the present difficulty, and by
ts disregard of the Presidents wishes it has
bound him to the support Of the Kellogg Gov
ernment-a position which he seems disposed to
hold fast until Congress- shall alter its COURSE al
though we believe it Ia dstasteful to him.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

Congress-, Yesterday.

ln the U. S. Senate, Mr.. Thurman's resolution
OF inquiry regarding the Louisiana troubles wa,
discussed at length, and the Senate adjourned
without acting upon it.
In the House several new bills were introduc-
ed, among them one by Mr.. Haskins, Oh New
York, aboshing the stamping duties in Sche-
dulles Il and G OF Section 10 OF the act OF june
80, 1864, and increasing the duty on distilled
spirits from 10 to ~ cents per gallon. bill war
passed fixing the Adjutant Generals Depart
ment Of the Army. Mr. Hale, OF Me, offered a
resolution directing the Judiciary Committee to
report n bull providing for new election in Leu
isiana under proper guards against fraud. OBJ
lection being made, he gave notice that ON Mon
day next he would move to suspend tho rules
and adopt the resolution. The Fertilization bill
was considered in Committee of the Whole, and
after lively discussion OIL the Louisiana bust
ness was reported to the House and passed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
Cn,r,,e Ross statistics.

The statistics in the Charlie Ross case, now
coming in, are depressing enough. More than
twenty Thousand dollars have been expended.
Commissioners have searched from ocean
to ocean and across. About 100000 circu-
lars have been issued; printing and photographs
have cost eight Thousand dollars. A corps OF
clerks has been employed in the correspondence
about the boy. Two hundred bands OF gypsies
have been searched. One stray boy has been
found and taken home to his mourning parents.
Six hundred Charley Rosses have been reported.
At least half million persons at one time OF
another have been ON the search. And with all
this nothing has been heard of him ever since
his kdnappers we're discovered.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
OFFICE,

1O NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec. l4tn, lSi4
Upon application of John Stephenson, Admnistra-
tor of Samuel Stephenson, late of Wilmington Hun
dred in SAID County, deceased 1t is ordered and d.
rected by the Register that the Administrator aore
said give notice of the Granting of Letters of Admin
istraton upon the estate of the deceased with the
date OF granting thereof by causing advertisements
to be posted within forty days from the date OF such
letters in six of the most pubic places OF the Coun-
ty of New Castle requiring all persons having de-
mands against tile Estate to present the same, or
abide by the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided And also cause the same to be Inserted
within the same period in the DAILY COMMERCIAL
a newspaper published in Wilmington and to be
continued therein three weeks, (e d)
Given under the hand and Seal OF once OF
IL. ST. the Register aforesaid, at New Castle. In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written.
s. c. BIGGS, Register.
NoTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Administrator on or before Dec. a.
1875, or abide the Act Of Assembly in such case
JOHN STEPHENSON, Administrator.
Address Zion p. o., ecil Co Md. decl5-3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
DEGISTER'S OFFICE,

N NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec. 5, 1874.
Upon application of Edward sharper, Executor OF
Clementine Derias, late Of Wilmington Hundred in
said county, deceased 1t Is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Executor aforesaid give notice
of the granting of Letters Of Admins ration upon the
Estate of the deceased with the date OF granting
thereof, by causing advertisements to be posted
within forty days from the date of such letters in six
OF the most public places of the County of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands against the
Estate to present the same, or abide by an ACT OF
Assembly In such case made and provided. And also
cause the same be inserted within the same period
in the DAILY COMMERCIAL, newspaper published in
Wilmington and to be continued therein three
weeks, (eod)
Given under the hand and Seal OF Onlce of
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. S. G. BIGGS, Register.
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate of the deceased must present the same duly
attested to the Executor on or before Dec. 9th,
1875 or abide the Act of Assembly In such case made
and provided.
Address, Wilmington, Del. dec9-3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
New Advertisemenls. TO-da,

Store for rent-Geo W Bush
Dividend notice-National Bank OF Odessa
Wanted-Stuatlon as coachman
Notice-Delaware Institute of NJ chanic Nr,s
partnership notice Lind ey Kent Il Co
Second hand counter wanted-Joseph Jones
Enterprise coal-Joseph Fout
Funer Il notice
Hardware-W II Billany
Candles-Mi- s Maxwell, Brevity
City Laundry-brevity
Prlmern cigars-Slngles Son Brevity
Felt hatS-Dubel. Brevity
Fine furniiure-Epterprise Co, Brevty
Underwear-C Morgan, Brevity
Observation-Disclosures. Brevity
COatings-B Brevity
Bargains In furs-Webb, Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

Drs. Chase and Capp, Of Boston, have been
expelled from the Massachusetts Medical Society
Tor praeticing homeopathy.
There was a " Rexs Carnival in Atlanta, Ga,
Yesterday, which is reported to have been " a
magnificent success" The procession, mile in
length, attracted 10000 spectators.
lhe Governor and State Council of Massa-
eh'rsetts have decided not to grant a pardon to
Spence Pettis, the forger.
SIX men were scalded, one seriously, by the
e2liapse OF tiue IN one OF the boilers OF Seyfert
macManus na and Co.'s rolling MILL at Reading
Pa, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
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state Legislatures.

The Legislatures of Illinois met yesterday, and
the Democrats secured the organization of both
Houses. A. A. Glenn was elected President of
the Senate and John @. Haines Speaker Of the
House.
The Massachusetts, Legislature met yesterday.
q. B. Loring was chosen President Of the Sem
ate aud John Z. Sanford Speaker of the House.
The Legislature Of Florida met again yester-
Gay, but neither House was able to organize.
The Senate is tie, having 10 republicans and IL
unable to unite on a candidate for Speaker.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
Rs9tstfr's Nntifes.
DEGISTER'S OFFICE.

- EGlDlC Ch . UT lOE,
III NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec 23d ,1s74.
Upon the application Of Elizabeth b. Floyd, exc
cntrix of Samuel Floyd, late Of Wilmington
Hundred In said county, deceased it is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Admins
tratrx aforesaid give notice of the granting Of Let
ters OF Administration upon the Estate OF the de-
ceased with the date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements IT, he posted within forty days from
the date of such Letters, In six of the most public
places of the County OF New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate, to pre-
sent the same, or abide by an Act of Assembly In
such case made and provided. And also cause the
same to be inserted within the same period, in the
DAILY COMMERCIAL, a newspaper published in Will
mington, and TO be continued therein three weeks
cod
Given under the hand and Seal of ONCE OF
II. ST. the Register aforesaid at New Castle, In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
NOTICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate OF the deceased must present the same, duly
attested the Bxecutrx on or before Dec. 2s 1873
or abide the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided. ELIZABETH b. FLOYD. Executrix.
Address, Wilmington, Del. dec2S 3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
T,HE NEW
W A l. 4 II A NJ Z.

The past twelve months at the WI than Watch
history. Several wholly new stem-wnid,ng watches
have been produced, and great impr vements have
been effected in the manufacture OF all variety oil
their standard watches, until nov they Include
be desired of every quality and every price. At the
same time new inventions In mach cry, and other
large economies, have cheapened TIE cost 80 that
at present it is not too much to clai that the wal
the world These claims are, in fact, almost every
where admitted. In this country ii IN matter OF
fact that hardly any dne American watches,are sold
but those of the waltham make, while orders are
the British Possessions generally, and foreign coun-
tries are abandoning the hand made p oductions OF
Switzerland and England, and eagerly 'opting
American machine made watham watches in their
place.
Buyers Of silver watches should be careful to OBJ
serve the stamp of the Company oil the caseas wei
as en- the movement as the Waltham Watch move
ments are frequently put Into cases which are lnfe-
ror both in quality OF metal and workmanship.
For sale by all leading jewelers..
POSITIVELY NO WATCHES SOLD AT RETAIL
ROBBINS APPLETON,
General Agents,
New York, Boston, Chicago and London. England.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
A Large Seiary IN the subsidy Busi-
ness.

II r. Irwin was brought before the bar of the
House, at Washington yesterday, and WAS asked
the names OF those employed to procure the Pa
clic Mail subsidy from the Congress of 1872.
He refused to give the names, but said the larg
eat sum paid to any one person was S275,00O
For his refusal to give names ho was remanded
To the custody Of the Sergeant.at-A Arms, and
ordered to be sent to Jail for contempt of the
Honse
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
FOURTH EDITION.
Spain.

CASTELAR, PREPARING TO LEAyE-NEwspAPEEs
SUPPRESSED.
MADRID Jan. Z.
CASTELAR, is preparing to quit Spain.
Ten Protestant papers have been suppressed
here.
One Thousand troops will be sent to Cuba i'm
ncdiately,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

SKArING.-There was good skating, yesterday,
at the Arctic Park, over Third st. bridge, and d
number of persons repaired thu her to enjoy the
pleasure The rain Of to-day will, however, i'll
terfere again with this sport, until the fresh
north winds again CONCEAL the surface.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
The TiI,on-Iseecher suit.

The work of empanelling jury in the Tilton-
Beecher suit was continued yesterday and eight
jurors were secured subject to peremptory chal-
lenge. A similar work occupied the attention of
the Court at its opening, this morning.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
1eatl$.

IRvINE.-In this city, on Wednesday, Janua 9Th,
1873 Edward Irvine, aged 23 years.
The relatives aud friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from the residence OF Thorn
day, January sth, at O'Clock to proceed t kiver-
view Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
France.

A POPULAR MEASURE FOR M'MAHoN-A DIssoLU-
TIoN IRoBABLE.
PARIS, Jan. 7.
1t is supposed that dissolution OF the Assem-
bly, would render MacMahon popular, and in
fluence the general election in favor of his gov
ernment.
The President will prob lbly break negotiations
with the Left and form dissolution of the Miu-
istry
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

MONEY SoLD.-The Hope Loan Association, at
their regular meeting, last evening, sold 5000 at
2O11 per cent and $4,000 at II per cent: 5000
were paid out to with drawing shareholders and
$400 for insurance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
IsquInIso FOR HER HUSBAND. Coroner Grove,

INQUIRINo FOR HER HUSBAND. Coroner Groves
has received from Mrs. Mary Lafferty residing
at 1925, Callowhill street, Philadelphia, the fol-
lowing letter of inquiry about her husband
My husband, James Lafferty, moulder by
trade, has been absent over two years. l have
not seen him since, but have had several reports
Of his death in different places. The last report
was he was working at Wilmington, at Mr.. Kings
foundry, and died there. He was SO years old,
five feet ten inches high, brown hair, mustache
and COATES, right hand disfgured, name in full
on his left arm. He was soldier all through
The war. and WAS honorably discharged. have
hve children to see after-four boys-and it
would be great benefit to me to know. l could
place them in an institution. have nothing to
support them with but hard work"
II any Of our readers know anything Of Mr..
sncb .ney Will Liz, confer me- favor Dy leaving
ferty.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

TIE G. IL p. D. r. R-TLe Oxford Press
learns that the Pennsylvania kailroad Company
has ordered 1000 tons of iron rails for the Col
umba 4 Port Deposit Railroad. This Ii sufficient
to lay ten miles Of track and it is expected that
track-laying will be commenced before long.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07
FIFTH EDITION.
Washington.

ALERT AGAIN BEFORE THE wAYs AND MEANS con-
MrTEE-A CONGRESSMAN IMPLICATED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Z.
Albert was before the Ways and Means Commit
tee too day and was again asked to whom money
had been paid by him by order Of Irwin. Albert
submitted letter from Reverdy johnson, who
in reply says that if Albert was acting as counsel
for Irwin he cannot legally or morally disclose
the names of those to whom money was paid
without the consent of Irwin.
Evidence was elected showing that John g.
Schumacher, member of the present Congress.
had received money for two checks of fifty
thousand dollars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

UNION AID SOCIETY," Yesterday, there were
1874 new applications on the boo to be visited
by the committees. Forty mole gallons OF soup
were served The families served with soup
numbered 50, while 63 persons we're fed at la
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

FOURTH AVENUE URE;-Houston Prizer,
tea merchants at II East Fourth Avenue have
failed, and their stock has been closed up by an
execution levied upon their goods. The failure
is said to be absolute.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

FURTHER RELIEF FOR THE PooR.-Mrs James
Bradford has started another soup house, or
rather eating house, for good rolls, coffee and
hash are served in the basement of the Third
street market house for the feeding of the poor
Tie new charity is intended for the especial BEN
eft of strangers who dodgers in the city cells
and check from the Mayor is evidence Of their
recommendation for food. 1t is indeed crafty
ing to see this liberal spirit ma ifested on the
part of our citizens it indicates that regard for
suffering humanity that is always commendable.
The Holly Tree Inn Association expect to open
their building at Water and Market Streets next
week. when a cup OF coffee and sandwich, or
soup, can be had for five cents. Many persons
will prefer to pay this small sum for what they
get, than depend entirely upon the charity OF
the people. We have intlmation of other lnodes
OF relief that will soon be put in operation, but
they not sufficiently developed yet to be men-
Goned specially.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-07

POLICE CoURT.-William Stewart and Edward
scott, arrested for malicious mischief, were held
IN the sum of $780,, and in default of bail were
sent to New Castle.
George Beeson, butcher, was arrested, this
morning. for cruelty to animals. Case deferred
until tomorrow.
The lodgers last night numbered SO.