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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

MAnELey HonE CAMr.-Rsv. II. McClary
preached to large audience last night, i'll the
tent at Madeley chapel AG the close OF the ser
mon, about 25 pentents presented themselves
at the altar for prayer. several of whom were
converted. The services will bo continued this
evening. when Rev. Andrew Mansbp will preach.
1t will be then determined whether the meeting
will be continued over Sunday. There has been
some talk of removing the tent to Brown
town for q week or more, and from thence to
Hedgeville. for another week, and tinisl, up the
fall campaign on the open lot at Fourth and
Wa, hiugton streets, but it is probable that the
weather will ba too cold for tho carrying ont OF
the proposed progreme.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

,ePaopossD INsASE AsYLUNt.--A meeting was
held at West Chester on Wednesday afternoon,
Of persons Interested in securing the establish
ment of an insane asylum, under State anapices
somewhere in Eastern Pennsylvania, for the
counties OF Berls, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and
Northampton DIR. John Curwen, supernten-
dent of the State Insane Asylum at Harrisburg.
was introduced to the meeting, and read AN
elaborately prepared paper setting forth the ur.
gent necessity which exists for the erection OF
such an asy lum as tho one referred to.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

INDEPENDENT TIGkET II QUEEN ANNE's.-A
convention of citizens Of Queen Annes county
was held at Centreyille, on Tuesday, which put
to the regular Democratic nominations For
Clerk of the Circuit Court. James Wooters for
State Senator Joseph L. Sharp for Houss of
Delegates. William g. Temple, Wlllsm +. Ford;
for States Attorney, Albert I. Emory; for
sheriff, H. Hopper Smith for Judges Of the
Orphans Court, James Woodall, George NJ.
Smith for County Commissioners, Samuel @.
walls, John G. Hsckett, William @. Ringgold /;
for County Surveyor Justus B. Sheppard.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

A BLoopLEss VIoToRY.-The base ballists of
Chester claim n victory over the Peabody OF Bal
timore, by score of to 0. The game was ney-
er played. 1t was arranged for Wednesday, the
Chester folks consenting to all the demands of
the Peabody. but on the morning of that day
word was telegraphed from this city that tho
game could not be played. Back flashed the re-
ply that if it was not the Chester club would
claim victory. The game was not played, and
so Chester re joices in one game of the series.
The Peabodys don't seem much agitated and
think they can give the Chester nine half as
many more runs in the second game and then
beat them.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

BumED ALIVE IN THE EARrH.-Hanley bIolo-
ney was killed at the limestone quarries of Wm.
Rennyson, near Howelyille, Chester county, on
the u instant. In company with several others
lie was engaged in stripping dirt off the top of
the quarry, and in undermining bank about
ton feet in height for tho purpose of making
what is known ss u "fsll," whom it suddenly
gave way, and before he could escape it fell and
crushed ll,m burying him to tho depth of about
five feet. The others escaped.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

AN ECLIPSE OF THE SUs,--'rhere will be an an
nular eclipse of the,suu on the morning of next
Wednesday, the 29sh inst, visible here earlg i'll
the morning. The almanecs give US the follow
ing in regard to 1t: At Phil4delphia the Sun
viii rise eclipsod at 5j. GfeataaE observation
at O 81. and end at 7.i3 As tho sun Will rise
eclipsed there will no doubt bc general move
ment amongst late and carly risers to catch the
first glimpse OF it AS it slowly appesra above TIC
Jersey woodlands, and smoked glass will Of
cotirss be i'll reuuislti0n.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

SERIOUSLY YBURNED.-Granvlle Rollins, q far
mer residing near the Delaware county line, was
seriously burned on his right leg some days ago.
Like many other farmers in this section Mr..
Rollins manufactures his own fertilizers, and in
carrying out his sulphuric acd to his vat an un-
discovered leak permitted the acid to run down
lis leg with the result stated. 1t was a5 first
thought that Mr.. RS condition was somewhat
precarious, but he is now improving.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
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nnaSalhsa Elnanl Kill.

A letter by Baron DeKalb, written just betora
his defeat by CORVALLIS, records the fact tnat
he had iust paid at a hostelry for supper and a
nights lodging for himself and three friends
the sum of 1850. Tie laudlady told him she
had made no charge for the room, but thought
siOO would be an appropriate figure for it. This
was in the 60 old Continental days, wnen the
people reveed in paper money, and "grasping
bullionists" were INSTRUMENTATION Joafna!.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
1rrcnk in,ne..prinss,, rrarke..

In New York, yesterday. the sae of 1900 ca
ses of prints" of various brands was opened by
II. T. Clafin & Co. 1t had the effect to break
the market print cloths having been reported as
''wesk and quiet" at low prices, during tho past
few days, as against brick market and good
prices before the announcement The clerks
were unable to handle the goods with sufficient
rspidity, and the sale was continued.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

ANOTHER LrqUoR SELLER IN TRouBLr.-Leyln
D. Murray, OF Frankford, Sussex county, Del,
was arrnlgned before U. s. Commissioner Smith,
yesterday afternoon, charged with violation Of
the u y. Revenue laws i'll the selling liquor
without the payment of the special tax. 1t wae al
legged against him that he had been selling pit
ters"w Which produced drunkenness, and though
the fact was not clearly proven, sufficient prob
able cause was deyeloped to warrant holding the
accused for Court. lie was therefore required
to give bail in $500, which being entered he waa
released.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

A CHARLEY Ross SENSATION AT HAvHs DE
GRAoE.-0n Tuesday last female yagrant was
taken up at Havre de Grace with curly headed
unwashed little little boy, whom tho authorities
thought might be Charlie Ross. The visit OF u
Philadelphia detective dssuaded them from this
belief, and the town of Havre de Grace was saw
ed from a swarm of newspaper correspondents
and nnexcelled fame.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

THE SwINDLE AT DELMAE-The man "East-
bum" who ewiudled Mr.. Hodgson, hotel-keeper
at Delmar last week. the facts of which
were given in Mondays COMMERCIAL, and who
was arrested and confined in tho Wicomico
jail at Salisbury, escaped therefrom, some
time during Sunday night, by breaking bar
from his ell.window. The check on which lie
forged the endorsement had been sent to West
Chester, and cashed, and tho money was on its
way down in the hands Of tie Adams Express
agent. but it was stopped and sent back to West
Chester. Mr.. Hodgson is "out about S5l.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
Ne,r ADVERTISEMENTS, ro-aay.

Statement Mutual Life Insurance Co,
Grand Opera IIourse-ba'rigan snd EuiL
morbid appeiiie-City ltem
ist of unclaimed let ers
Proposals for hauling stone
Fublic sale at IieTkness Bazaar
Diamond snectaces
BoWman's Breyity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

THE LoANs..--The Citizens Loan Association
held its fifth annual meeting last night, but
made no change in its officers. The statement
submitted showed the receipts from dnes, pre-
,niums, interest and fines to have been SOL, li2-
40. OF which sum 237, $3.50 WAS taken in loaiH and
$3.50 GA paid In expenses. Tie present value of
the shares is: lat series, yeais old, al0S 3iS
2nd, years DID, sGl.261; 81, years old, $50.
574 4lh, year old, SiS.9Gi
The Workingmen's Lean hold lis 59d monthly
meeting last evening, and sold Si,500. OF tie
first series at 80 Clio per cent
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
rne Gcarxin strt te Enir.

Tho Georgia State FAIR will begin at Macon on
October 1Sth and continue one woek. 1t prom
jsas to DO tho largest held in the South since the
war. 1t il expected that Senator Thurman, Gov
ernor Hendricks, Senators Bayard and Christian.
oy Congressman Kelley and iWood, General
Hawley, President of the Centennial Commis,
sion. with members of the Centennial Board, and
.other distinguished gentlemen, will be present
aud deliver addresses ON different days during
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
tsuriedia n We'll.

Lester Sykes was buried alive at West Spring
field, Mass, on Wednesday afternoon, by the
caying in OF a well thirGy-seven feet deep. Ell
forts were at once made for his rescue, and Mt
noon Yesterday it was discovered that he was
still living. It was then hoped that if he could
live two hours longer he would be saved.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

President Grant will attend the meeting OF
tbe Army of the Cumberland at Des Moines, next
Wcdnesday, on his way West. He 10 not ex-
pected in Washington until the 1lth of October.
At Anesbury. Mass. yesterday morning, a
dentist named Norton was called out or hls
house TO make professional visit. When he
pot outside the door he was shot twice, chloro-
formed, and robbed OF a gold watch ana Sioo.
II is believed he will recover.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

TnE DELAWARE AVENUE REvIvAL.-The night
ly meetings still continue in tho Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church. About 80 .peisons
during tho week, have made n profession Of
faith, and will after baptism on next Sunday
evening, be admitted to church membership.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
NIarriages,

BL.ACK-McKEAG.-On Thursday evening sep
tember 2si, 1875, at the residence OF the brute
parents, sos LON lard street, by Rtv D.. uEen
Sypherd, Mr.. John Il. Black and Mta5 NJ. Elil
Mckeag, both OF this city.
ER-ROWBOTHAM-O the F3l inst, In thia
city, at the residence OF the brides father. by
Rev Jos. E. smith, MIR. Jaiues Conner, 10 Miss
cara howbotham.
(The happy couple will accept our acknowledge
ments Tor attentions, and our wishes lor Their
hapDin6 ss-COMMERCIAL
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
FIRST EDITION.
senator shcrmnn's View os ssesunp-
lion.

THE MEANS IN THE HEoRETARYs HANDS AMPLE-iJ
USED, aREhHBACKa suaE TO REACH THE SPECIE
BrAHpARD-THE PROCESS QUIET AZ THE DAILY
FLUCTUATIONS IN GOLD.
The following letter from Hon. john Sherman,
who is, and for several years has been Chairman,
Of the Senate Finance Committee, ia in reply to
ali inquiry whether any Of his speeches or writ
ngs gave III detail the process and probable Of
fects OF return to specie on January !, 1879,
according to the existing laws provisions
SENATOR suERMAN's y LETTER.
MANsFlELD. O., Sept. 81, 1876.
Dear Sir;
Your letter of the 10th was forwarded to me
here. l have read the extracts enclosed, and
see what you want, but there is no published
speech that will give it in detail. Perhaps if you
will read the short debate in the Senate on the
passage OF tho bill, just before Christmas, you
will fluid an answar to your question.
The bill itself gvos to the Secretary Of the
Treasury almost unrestricted power TO prepare
for resumption, by the sale OF bonds and acou-
mutation Of coin. The general reduction of the
greenback circulaton and tho accumulation of
gold backed by the power to nse all surplus rev.
enue and to sell all tue bonds necessary to pre-
paro for aud maintain resumptiot-all these to-
getler are ample to secure tho end desired. And
when it was seen that he had the power and the
disposition to uHe it, specie standard would be
reached by US quiet a process as now We SEQ gold
advancing or falling daily in value.
AS go away in few minutes | cannot write
more fully. My feeling has always been that we
must reach specie payment before we can have
steady prospcrity-that it il not a pleasant pro-
cess, but that the difficulty in the way lis exag-
gerated-aud that tho law OF last winter, though
not the best way, yet is the best way ottaiaabie
Congress would not, aud will not pass moro die
rect act of resumption. Very truly yours,
Joua SHERMAN.
L. Il. Jenkins Esu.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
MURDER TRIAL AT MEDIA.--Tho trial of

MURDER TRIAL AT MEDIA.-Ihe trial of Chas,
McDeyitt charged with the murder of James
Fletcher, in Hayerfoid township. Delaware Co.,
in May last is in progress at Media. He is ar
raigned under an Indictment Of three courts
the first charged him with murder in the first
degree, the second with murder in the second
degree, aad tho thiId,with manslaughter,t to each
of which the defendant pleaded noe gnilty, The
case excites great deal OF interest. Over forty
witnesses have been subpoenaed,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
SECOND EEsYTg0N.
weather RECORD.

Rgrorr OF THE SIGNAL sEgyIce.
WA-HiNaros. Sept. 81
Probabilities For tho Middle States, clear
and warmer weather. light south to west winds.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

THE GRANaERs' ExHIBITIoS The date OF the
exhibition of farm products at Newark, under
the au spices OF Newark Grange has been liked
for the 3Oth inst. The display of fruits, vcgeta-
bles, &C., will be limited in its extent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

CASES BEFoRr THE MAYoR.--Anna Crookan-
back, who has repeatedly been in tho police
coils was again arrested for abusing Mrs. Carr,
and for being disordeiy IN general. She was
fined SO and costs.
Thomas Kane, who in company with John
O'Harra, Some time ago, committed an Gsenult
on Peter Mannff in AinAcow's saloon, buC who
up to yesterday had euded the police, was seen
looking into one Of the police cells last evening.
Ohlcer Whean. getting II glimpse of him, col
Jared him and placed him no that he could look
out OF the cells. He was fined So and COST.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
Enc Peach Trade.
WILMINGTON, Sept. 81,
,ments from the Delaware X. II
rnH w1LaIlNaroN MAnKRr.

There is no improvement in tho demand for
peaches iii this market, and sales are made slow
ly. The receipts, however, continue abundant,
and this morning 200 basketa and 70 crates came
in by rail Prices remain the same.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

On Monday last lady registered ut tho Leba-
non Valley House, in Lebanon, as Miss Lulu
Green, OF Philadelphis, remained during the
night and ate her breakfast and dinner the next
day In the afternoon she strollcd outalong the
railroad. and waiting the approach of d train she
wrapped her shawl tightly about her snd
lad her neck across the rail just in front
of the advancing engine, and before the
train could be stopped the head vas sew
cred from the body as il with sharp instru-
ment. The po sition Of tho body was not DIS
tuibed more than turning it upon its face, but
the head was caught by the engine aud dragged
considerable distance, where 1t was found be-
tween the raia, with but two sligh5 scratches III
the facc. Tho body was subsequently identified
az that OF Mary Showalter, Of Rogers Ford,
Montgomery county Pa, who bad been insane
for several weeks past, but managed to elude
her friends who were ignorant Of her wherea-
bouts until the suicide was announced i'll the
papeTs
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

TaE SERE AND YELLOW I4EAF--Autumn
brings beauty as well rs decay, and while the
sore and yellow leaf is spoken OF in tones OF
sadness there ia almost unequalled pleasure in
watching the changing of the green luxuriant
foliage into the varied tinted hues Of autumn.
The most beautiful tree to be seen now around
Wilmington is maple along Mill Creek
near the crossing Of the Newport
turnpike, by the W. W. Il. X.
The foliage is thick, and of very bright ma
room color. The passengers on the railroad are
delighted with the view, aud give vent to many
ordinations OF pleasure. All along tho Red
Clay Valley the foliage is becoming panorama
of beauty, and is well worth Il trip to see. We
are informed by President Bradford that the
Sunday trains on the Wilmington " Western
will run about three Sundays moro which viii
give persons fond OF seeing autumn scenery d
chance to do so.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

There WAS another disturbance at The ball
grounds, yesterday, but it was quieted by the
marching down to the hall of q drunken man
named Sam Jones.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

Freight tralnwill have passenger Ger attached, and
will be subject to delay Incident TO freight business.
All freichts Tuus be at the various sta Os at least
thirty 1907 minutes before starting Of trains, ctaer-
wise viii lay over twenty-fOur tstl hours.
Passengers ueing the 4.10 a NJ train from Faston
will arrive iu Philadelphia at 920 m, and rsurn-
ing viii leave Philadophe at 5 10 p. M, thus giving
nearly eight hours for business purposes IN that
city. }, liz CALDW Ei4L
EAsroN Juge bthlsi5. Superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

Arbitrarily GASES. : In the United Statea
Court, yesterday, several admiralty cases, post
poned from the regular term, received attention
ire case of Breeding VS.. the Mary z. Smith. Ii
bel for wages was continued until next Friday;
In the Hoigats salvage case it was ordered
that the testimony be closed by Tuesday, and
the case was docketed for trial on Friday next.
The testimony in the case of Tice Us. the Leu
Harris was ordered to be closed by tho l5.h OF
October.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

Tgsr1NG A Ngw StaNAL on THE T. " Z 3 =
Rosaeau's electric aud automatic signals have
been erected along the p. W. ~ B Il. Il be-
tween Darby and Pasollalrs, for practical test.
Tie signal is of the bluck pattern, and desig-
nstes the distance apart Of trains by different
coIorel lights. THUS, when tho locomotive
sttikos the apparatus placed upon the track fol-
the purpose red light is thrown out, but by an
automatic arrangement this is withdrawn after
the lapse of any specified time aud green light
put out. and after another ihteryal OF time Ihis
green light is superseded by white one which
denotes no danger. The intervals between the
changing OF these lights may be made of any
desired length. Three Of these signals are now
in use the second being n half mile from tie
first, and the third q mile from tho second.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

If there is to be a change in the time table of
the Delaware Il. H., as reported, it is unknown
st the onice OF the company in this city. The
echedule may be revived later in tho season but
hardly by October LIST.
A hint to a neighbor When we cory from
tie Rescue, we don't give credit to Exchange" "
Governor IIartrsuft is expected to attend the
Oxford Fair, TO-DAY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

LARGE SWEET PorAToEs. Joshua Chandler is
the champion sweet potato grower OF Landen-
berg. Yesterday he was at one of the village
stores with hslf-bushel basket on his arm we'll
filed with the sweet esculents, six i'll number.
The largest weighed 29l pounds, and the Blk
weighed IA pounds. A little plot Of ground,
10 by 4O,yards in .extent, produced II pnslels
of potatoes They are Of the variety OF the
Southern Queen, or South Carolina Yam, and
are as mealy and sweet as they are large. Three
Of the monsters fell to the posseseion Of q CoM-
MERcIAL representative, and he knows whereof
he anealts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

sad Ikostsfts OF Insanity.

A raTuER IS-IDAw SHOOTS HIS ISsASE SON IS-LAw.
At Stamps Tavern, midway between West
Chester and this city, on the direct road, terri
bic affair occurred which resulted ip-tho shoot
ing of an insane son-inlaw by his father-in-law
Boarding at the hotel is a somewhat aged man
named May who has a son-in-law named Thomas
Bullock, aged about 45 years. who. through sick
ness, recently became insane, and some months
ago an alteration arose between him aud May,
in which Bullock attempted the old mans lite
with shot gum but the weapon was taken from
bin before lie had time to discharge it, Tho ln-
ssne man was subsequently placed 10 Philadel-
phia hospital, where he remained until few
days ago Upon his returning to Stamps tavern
some further alteration took place between the
two and on Wednesday evening the troubles re-
snted in May shooting Bullock with pistol
through the breast. The wounded man may die
May has been locked up at Media.
AN UsFoR1UNANrE woMAN Is pEcanrATGp DY THE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

A THIEF ON THE "REyBoLD. Packages OF
goods having bean missed recently from on
board tho steamboat Major Reyboid, and in ey-
cry instance between Philadelphia and Chester,
suspicion fell upon young man who had been
seen on the boat and whose movements We're
thought to be suspicious. On Wednesday af-
ternoon he, with a companion, were observed on
the wharf, at philadelphia, and presently he
got on the steamer. Shortly after, package
directed to ", A. Rhoaaes, Delaware City, was
missed. aud was found with tho suspected per-
son near by IIo was arlested, recognized by
tho Philadelphia polica az Frank Rephan, who
had been up on similar charges before. aud was
committed for tfial.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

DETROIT Sept. "a.
The Herndon House at Marshall, Mich, YVES
totally burned, this morning. -Four lives were
lost.
A FIRE ut Montague, yesterday, destroyed
Towensons Opera House, which contained five
stores. The loss was 100000
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.


PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2l
Flour eteAdy and unchanged. Wheat dull old
rcd, II 40 !; new 81. 10@1.S6 Corn 6rmer yell
low 7l@72c. Oats quiet. Whiskey, @l2l.
ouorkTloFs argsr nzAKDYNr2,E AslLla H,)R .IoUl
Asp pSnaIil---t)ouItg0T.D DAILY.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
u'xyo-'T,yenty Isornes.

Tho following list comprises tho nalnes Of
those horses that have trottcd mile in two
minutes and twenty seconds, or better. Hope
ful, Lady Maud and May Queen arc the new ac-
nuiaitinnu tbiq vnar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
FOURTH EDITION.
Fires In Michigan.

A HOTEL AT 0tARsHALL, AND AN OPERA HoUssl
MONTAGUE BURNED.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
.ftlNtMeEAL Gasas.
fEtlG As'FIF,AlSg' SAVINGS BANK,
;ls xAltEar sTaEgT,
Incorporated February %, 1881.

Incorporated February 3s 1881.
Oaen 10 receive deposits daily from o. 4. NJ, uncl
/, =. NJ, and nu mue3cay an saturday sveninsa
,Tuil ln U'cprt.
q sE,tI-ANITtlAL DIVIDEND, AZ TIE RATE
OF nix per ceor hss been regularly pRid deposits
glnce the organization Cf the bank and It IL the fv.
psctation of the @anaeetH tnst this rote os liSi'
ie1ij will he continued.
Thea dividends ave Dot withdrawn tney are &C.
cadntad az DEPOSITS. .aus permanent depokile
ccrinnpnd ther interest ty1ies IN sech ssAr
MANAGERS;
NIEt4u ur.FS GGasas ~. tiusy',
CTpNFl7I X. SAYTp taBuIn4k s. G&P.fhs.
{'.iARrss vi HQBLANp, IL. +. IACHT sTsrBlf,.
FbyvASr DsII.lpsz'QN NATEAI,ISL i. pgsaoH
HylTIY f U,Rs, JOs Il. jAgEsnN,
E n, e9oTsEl,Atse, VIZ. E, ETIs5,
aslinsy BIGeiSs.
V.'sI. $. RllI-LS, Pr-sidnrt
CRo. ", Z. III V'GA fguaVant.
anrfa-tt g.g, TAYLOR. IRE sae
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
aleW tisements.

-DUT COAT. EARLg AND SAVE MON
ID Ely.
Joseph Font is now really 70 nerve hls customers
with Enterprise, shGlnokin and shawnee Lehlgh
coal at the lowest market rate1 Orange street and
Railroad avenue. s
hprlT-vof iDSHpB FuDT,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24
~ ENT COiTNTY RAILROAD.

IN SUMMER ARRANG EMENT.
Connecting with tile Delaware Railroad nj Clayton.
COMM MENClNG NJ IN DAY, AuaUST 81, 1870,
Aud running as follows until further notice:
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-24

Gf 09o,0oo
GEO. s. GHUHii, DR0KfR-
MI kinds Of Stocks and Loans Bought and Sold Gu
Commission. Any anount OF money ralaed on pro
per security. Pronifs0rF notds specinliy. tltS
Loan for Sale fehlu-lY