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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
rhe sew York luarbor Disaster.

PARTICULARS on THE SINKING OF THE sCow, YES
TERDAY--A HEART-sIcKENING AFFAIR.
The particulars Of the accident in New York
harbor, briefly telegraphed to the CoMNERcIAf,
yesterday, were very distressing. Frank Costa,
an Indian, il the owner or IL scow, which is used
for loading aud unloading vessels. He had been
engaged to put $50 tons of ballast on board the
Black Ball line packet ship Hamilton Fish,
when his task was about two-thirds accom-
plished, tho steamer city of Hartford came
down the river and struck the scow, turning her
keel up. His wife and four children were in
the cabin. The former was eaved as If by a
miracle, but the poor children were drowned like
rats i'll II trap. The bottom of the scow was
split open, and the bodies OF the children were
recovered. The father was stupeled with grief;
the, mother, who had been taken on board q pi-
lot boat in an exhausted condition, had not been
informed of hor bereavement, at last accounts,
the effect on her reason being dreaded The
names and ages of the children are AZ follows :
Belle, Ia Julia & Theresa 3 Joseph 20
months.
There was also n Newfoundland dog OH the
scow at tho time of tho disaster. Escaping to
the deck of the pilot boat, while the search for
the bodies was in progress, the poor brute was
agitated that it was found necessary to tie
linn to the mast. He struggled necessarily to 80
back TO the scow whining piteousy all the time
When the dead bodies were raised, one by one,
from the wateiy CELL he howed dismally, ex-
hiblting consciousness that something terri
bic had happened which could not be mistaken.
Whom the news of the disaster got abroad,
the wharyes in the vicinity were thronged with
people, many of whom shed tears at the sorrow
full spectacle presented on the recovery of the
bodies Sympathy for the bereaved parents was
also mingled with much Indignation against the
pilot and captain Of the steamer, both Of whom
were arrested and held to bail in the sum Of
S5lOO each
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

Sunday school Association.

ANNUAL MEETISG-,Two INSTITUTES TO BE HELD.
The Sunday School Association of the Will
mington NJ. L. Conference met in annual ses-
sion at FELTON, yesterday. B. +. Chatham was
elected President, and G. r. Bristor Secretary.
A resolution to hold two Sunday School Insti-
tntes during the year was adopted but the dates
and places were not fixed. These matters of ar
rangement were left with the President and r.
+. Hammeisley AZ Committee of Correspond
ence.
A committee to hold Sunday School meetings
was also appointed. This committee consists of
Revs. Il. Stubbs and G. r. Bristor and W. II.
Billany, Esq. The special mission of this COM
mittee is to visit Sunday schools where 1t is de-
sired to revive lapsing work and re-awaken
slumberng impulses, as well as to promote the
generalinterest of the Sunday School cause.
Revs. i. Stubbs and B. L. Chatham and T. F.
Hammersly were appointed delegates to the In
ternational Sunday School Convention which
meets in Baltimore on the 1lth Revs. ID. @.
Ridgway. and q. II. Bristor were elected alter
mates.
Rev. W. II. Hutchin was elected member of
the Association vice Rev. G. d. Watson removed
from the Conference.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
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The Brooklyn ErIal.

Miis 1GLroN's LETTER TO THE JUDGE-wHAT IT
WAS ABouT-TEsriNoNY, YESTERDAY.
Nothing moro of any consequence took place
in relation to Mrs. Tiltons note, which she hand
ed to Judge Nelson, than was telegraphed us,
yesterday. The judge subsequently said that, if
the attorneys consented, he would make public
the note, to-day. 1t is understood that it en-
braces first an appeal on Mrs. Tiltons part to
the Court to be heard in defense of her own
character second protest against tile injus-
tice of the failure OF either side to call her and
third solemn and pathetic assertion Of her ill.,
nocence of adultery.
The testimony produced by the plaintiff in re-
buttal yesterday, was directed in the main to
proving that Mr.. Tilton did not ride in the Ros-
sel procession in 1871 with Mrs. Woodruff or
Miss Clailin. Seven witnesses were examined
10y Mr.. Norris and cross-examined by Mr.. Evarts.
Their evidence was mainly corroborative; and
to show that Mr.. Tton had walked in the pro-
cession with John Swintnn and had not been in
the company of any lady.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
Note From the Chier of Police.

u TIE Edtor of the Commercial
Ly your issue Of Saturday, May LIST, in
wilc was published Captain Gallaghers version
ul the airay between himself and Mr.. Croastlale,
AIN made to play quite an unenvabe part-so
much so that feel called upon to ask You to
publish this in order to refnte tho impression
Iade upon tile public that l was accessory to
lhe assault, by having II knowledge of the fact
at aii assault being intended, and not taking the
necessary steps to prevent it,.
The facts OF the case are these on the morn
.ul on which the ailray occurred. | was waiting
tor car, as had business of my own to attend
'a nj or near the City Railroad depot, and while
waiting was approached by Capt. Gallagher, in
what | considered ocular manner telling mo
ho wanted me to get away, as he intended to
iye Croasdale thrashing. i told him at the
ume was Just waiting for car, not thinking
ior Il moment that he would 80 far for
got himself as citizen to commit a
n.each OF the peace, especially in such
d public place As there was not the least
Indication of excitement about him, | supposed
HAT he like many others who feel themselves
aGgrieted, wished to indulge in wordy war
With the editor, as in many previous cases of
lho character l have nothing iii common with
e apt. Gallagher, and had supposed for mo-
iuont that lie intended to commit such
assault. | would have prevented it,
as had ample means ut hand to have done it.
Aud as for the Captain compromising Inc in the
'lalr. that il the smallest part of it. Even had
] hliown such an affair was to take pace-Which
Nt- farthegt from my thoughts, ,as his whole
aauner indicated anything else. | hope this
Nill forever set aside the idea of my being
ctessory to any thing Capt. G. may do in oppo
ng the political aspersions OF his rivals.
Respectfully
... WM. II. BRADY,
High Constable.
Ul .ttSuToS Nav A. 1879
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
FIRST EDITION.
a. \. Circuit Court.

THE DAY cAsE--A NEW TRIAL GRANTED.
The u. 3. Circuit Court met this morning,
Judge bradford ron the bench, The main busi-
ness was the decision of the motion for new
trial on the suit of the United States us. Chas.
H. Il. Day, U. $. Collector of Internal Revenue,
and his sllleties. The judge read his decision,
(Which Is quite lengthy covering twenty y-eight
lages OF manuscript granting the motion, and
ordering new trial, Oh the ground
that the previous verdict, for the defen-
dant was against the evidence in the
cause. The decision goes over the whole
ground OF tho case, as to the agreement
OF the evidence with the verdict. The Court
first sets forth Its discretionary power to grant
new trial, then cites authorities to show that
The exercise of the discretion is in many instan-
ces salutary and proper, and proceeds to an ex-
animation of what tho evidence presented was
and to conclusion that the verdict was not in
accordance with it. This analysis is necessarily
elaborate and lepgthyand no abstract of it could
be presented which would be clear
The case, npol this decision, comes up regu-
lafly Tor trial again, at the next term of the
Circuit Court, on the third Tuesday of June.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
ScighbOring Counties.
WAr. ii. BRADY.
High Constable.

Tho Eagle says "pow-wowing i'll Berhs
'ny is on the decline.
laner, the Reading lager beerist is going
'nio tie cultivation OF hops.
The Minute Men OF West Chester pro-
-oso celebrating the centennial anniversary OF
ilo battle of Bunker Hill.
s. Walter. the veteran editor and propri-
ei"r Of the Dei1ndre County Repubiicdi, in
Icnd- building large and handsome office in
Chester.
The presbytery of Chester have accepted
llo resignation of the Rev. James Frazer, of the
hcnnett Presbyterian Church. He breaches his
farewell sermon on the 9th of May.
Ellis Patterson of Newlin, Chester county,
while plonghing, discovered fox hole. He set
trap and caught two old foxes and six young
'hes. Fonr rabbits were among the daintier
found i'll their larder.
On the Ith of February Mr.. James Fisher,
Az old resident of Phnnxvile died and was
hlrled. Since then his son Henry Fisher buried
'hld. then shortly after his wife, and finally
"n Wednesday last lie died himself.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
THIRD EDITION.
Mrs. TiitOn's NOte.
1rs FULL. coSTES1s-As EARNFsT AppE

| ITs FULL CONTENTS AN EARNEST APPEAL.
Ess New YORK, May 4.
TheINew York star, published by Joe Howard,
an unqualified advocate of Mr.. Beecher, pub
fishes the. following as the substance of Mrs Til
| toms communication to Judge Nelson.
"Sir by the laws peculiar phrase, / am de-
barred from appearing before yon as witness,
| because my husband Seeks a fortune
at the price OF my disllonor. have a
mother and several children am a woman
with 10 legacy to leave those children save a
spotless name. Judge for yourself then wheth-
er can tamey submit to the taunting lies OF
him who has sworn to love and cherish me, and
whose selfish infamies have torn me from hearth
and home, blasted my fair fame, and turned me
penniless upon the charity Of friends. demand
to be heard by the jury to whom have been told
the fasehoods OF my protector. Surely if he can
address the jury for days, aided by cunning and
interruptions COUNSEL that he may ruin my rep
utation and cast obloquy and reproach upon my
name, and make me the by-word and scorn Of
all the world, have right to be heard.
Il, too, have a tale to tell. /, too,
have revelation to make. Untaught
by counsel,i unaided by friends, with
panons, / come alone and stand pleading at the
bar for justice ask no mercy, l need no favor
1 simply ask that wronged wife and injured
woman may be permitted to meet the calumnies
of a perjured man and faithless husband. Mid
night is daylight when contrasted with this
treachery. The father Of lies is an angel of
purity, when contraated with this monumental
hypocrite.
II seek no sensation; crave no publicity, but
for my sake, for my childrens sake and for the
sake of womanhood throughout the world,
respectfully ask the precious boon Of self-de-
fence against the beastly onslaushts Of brn-
al husband"
1t is hot believed that the above is the exact
tenor OF the document, though it may be the
spirit OF it.
LATER-THE AUTHENTICITY or THE NOTE DIS
CLAIMED.
Mr.. Howard, editor of the Star says the doc
ument published in his paper, this morning is
neither the text nor the nature of Mrs. Iiton's
communication to Judge Nelson consequently
the character of the paper remains a''.mystery
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
New Advertisements, s'o-aay.


Bird cage hooks-Blllany.
Grand Spring Opening of Furniture.
Pennngtons Brevity-D0Uts aEd SHOES
tIty Laundry-Brevity.
j. 4 keenan's Readings.
Kunkel's Bitter Wine Of Iron.
Vegetine-Third Page.
90 Head of Cows for sale
Ayers Hair Nigor-Clty Item.
Funeral notices.
Agents Wanted-Rights of Citizens.
RObinson's Brevity-tiroceries
Scissors-W. II. Billsny.
Partnership Notice-Lloyd Smith.
Singles Son partagas s-Brevity
Wehbs felt hats-Brevity.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures lace bonn3ts, Brevity.
Wanted--Gir for general houseWork.
Parosols and Umbrellas-H. DIXON, Philadelphia.
Ilarrison's ready made paints.
Wanted-Sheet iron worker
Mccartney X kenney-Brevity.
DOnahoe's Brevity-Shoes.
Lost-Patent ice balances.
European Novelties-H, DiXop, phiaia.
Boys Spring Hats, Brevty-DubeIl.
Diyidend-Bank OF Delaware.
Excursion TO Creedmore Park.
Fumers dinnng grOoms-BreYty
Enterprise Manufacturing Cc-Brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDYwIHE MILLS FOR FLoU
AND aRAIs--CoRnEoTED DAILY
Wilmington & Reading Il. H.

THE TRUSTEES OF THE MORTGAGE APPOINTED RE-
eEIvERs BY THE U. y. CIRCUIT COURT
On Saturday, Judge Cadwalader in the U. s.
Circuit Court at Philadelphia, heard argument
upon the bill in equity filed by Jonathan Han
cock, bond holder of the W. 4 Il. Il. II. Co,
who asked for the appointment of a receiver.
Yesterday the Judge drafted all order in the mat
ter The Trustees under the mortgage are made
receivers and they are required to report at
stated periods.
The trustees of the mortgage are George
Brooke, Abraham Gibbons, and George Rich
ardson. II the road must pass into the hands
Of II receiver, they are very proper appontees.
What change, if any, will be made in regard to
the road and its management, by this action OF
the Court remains to be seem
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
iwo Heart, auappy and Two Er0rscs
pteHH

iz might be expected the following ia told by
kentucky newspaper, the Owen NetrS 'Mr.
Frank Aason former attache of this office,
rloped on last Saturday night at 15O with Miss
Candies Clifford, of Cynthiana, Ky, and arrived
F." this place Monday morning after Il fearful
Ade. and was married by Rev J. N. Beck, at the
latters residence. at 2 O'Clock p. m. The fugi-
iveH were mounted upon horseback. and were
pursued to the Coyington pike, where their pui-
sners lost the trail. One of their horses dropped
dead near Harmony in this county, and the other
"as left to die few miles above town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

al, lle trial of Gerdemann, the Catholic priest,
p,,aTTged pMT with embez1lement, began yesterday in
II tInHraueiphla For the prosecution James v.
igDohoush, b. II. Brewster, and William B.
lAhhi Esqrs., appeared The defendant was
''piesented BY r. \. iiansford and Jas. Ii. lie.
'efill, Esqrs.
..leatenant Colonel Emory Upton las been re-
% ,'Neu oi duty as Commondant OF the Cadets at
"o1I folnt, and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas IL.
l-t. ''
:, haroh Schwarz- -Senborn yesterday confirmed
"o report that his resignation as Minister to the
,i n,ieu States had been accepted by the Austrian
''Neriiment. He will make tour OF this coun-
Wy before returning home.
i sufls Ii. Burnham, of Kentucky, has been
1ppUilteu , Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury,
succeed Hartley, resigned
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

biAlH OF Col. Il. j. HoDsoN. Tie Crisiield
i"t'f published All extra, yesterday morning,
the decease of Col. Thomas j. Hod-
-on. father of 4. s. Hodson, collector of the
port of Crisied The Colonel was born in Dor
hvrtef county, on an ancestral estate, patented
'o ihe family in the reign Of Charles ii, on the
''Ih OF June, 1907. He was Democrat, and
,epieselited Dorchester county j., the Constitu-
'1uiia Convention of 1861
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

NEW CASTLE PREsByTERy.-An adjourned
meeting of the Presbytery of New Castle was
held in Hanover Presbyterian church, last eve-
sided, and Dr. }. Crowell, the stated clerk, was
present. A session was held in the afternoon
at which the narrative of the state of religion in
the churches was read by Rev. j. p. Conkey,
chairman of the Committee OH that work. The
special business-ex examination of Revs. Messrs.
Bell and Iumer for licensure- taken up,
and this work continued throughout the after
noon session and into the evening, when they
were licensed and preached theii trial sermons
The call from the First Presbyterian church to
Rev. i. p. Duvall was presented, but he not be-
ing in attendance it was left i'll the hands OF
tho clerk to 10 presented to him for acceptance.
The attendance was large in the evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
'riic CrOps virginia.

FROM the best information We can gather
from farmers and others who have given the
matter attention, we do not think that either
lhu fruit or growing crops have been seriously
injured by the late cold weather. The wheat
ana grass have been, very naturally looking
iailer blue, but Che delightful rain which com.
'Hrneed falling on Tuesday night and continued
III Day Wednesday, will no doubt make il all
nGht. LecSLng mirror, 29h.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
SECOND EDITION.
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YORK. May L.
Gold, to-day tl151s.
FURNISHED ny Cralge, johnson Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9Th and Market Stsl
LONDON. 1880, p. NJ. May H.
u 5. 1868, l05 +. 1867s, 109l4, Ten-forties
l0i; New Fves of 81, 1929. Consols for
money 9i@9ils account 9i199iSs Erie COM
mon shares, 269i preferred &c. New York
Central and Hudson. 81. Market strong.
FRAsKFoRT May 4.
L. a. 3 20s Of 1862, 9gIS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

ACCIDENT AT MLFoRD.-Daniel Purnell, col
ored citizen of some note of Milford, sustained
a fracture of the leg yesterday. He was assist
ing in the removal of Il building, when Il hand
spike flew around with great force with the re-
suit stated Daniel is one of the heavy weights
which are allotted to but few towns in this State,
being over 300 pounds in weight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

DRowNING by WHoLEsALE-On last Saturday
night, says the Crsfeld Ledder while the
Schooner Margaret Franklin WAS lying of Shark
Point, her crew. with two mon from the Schoon-
er Ann Elizabeth, notwithstanding the gale that
was blowing at the time, attempted to cross over
to Muddy Greek in a small skill. After getting
off some distance the skiH capsized and threw
drowned. Their names were Sylvester Hardy
John Ballard, James Mills, Samuel Braster and
John Taylor.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

"LIFE IN PALESTINE evening. at the
Sabbath School chapel of Trinity p. E.. church,
Mr.. John Baldwin Hay will lecture on the above
subject. Mr.. Hay has resided several years in
oriental countries, hayIng been U. s. Consul
General at Beirut, in Syria, and his descriptions
will doubtless be accurate and instructive, and
is intended, now to raise funds for the church
at Joppa, in Palestine. A collection will be taken
up to assist that cause.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

SPECIAL TAx.-On the lst of May, all Govern
ment special taxes, or licenses, expired, and
unless renewed it is unlawful to continue busi-
ness. This renewal must be made during t he
present month, otherwise penalty will be at
tached to the failnre to do 30. DR.. j. s..
Pre- ttyman, whose office is in the Clayton House
Building will issue new licenses
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

CAPsIzED on THE RvER.-The schooner Maria
and Elizabeth. of Baltimore, Capt. Brannick,
from Choptank River, with ship timber, for
League Island Navy Yard, was capsized early on
Sunday morning, four miles above the mouth of
the Chrstana. She broke her mainmast, split
Inainsa and lost all her cargo except five sticks
timber. Was righted full of water, by tug Young
America and towed up to Philadelphia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

tiHhEN's SUIrEn.-I.ast night, Thomas |.
u, i,,'s7eli, recently married, gave supper to the
water Witch Fire Co.. of which he il II promi-
N''o member, in the engine house. The occa-
s'"l' WAS ono Of great pleasure to his friends who
's7tlonsly applied themselves to the discussion
pl The many good things which Mr.. Russell's
n"''lity had provided. 1t was also the regular
nohlhly meeting night Of the eompany.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FOURTH EDITION.
Labor Strike.
C BUILDINGS.

SUSPENSION OF WORK ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
WAsHINaToS, May4
Many of the laborers on the public works have
struck for one dollar and half, the price paid
being one dollar. They yesterday and to day
assembled in large numbers, but their conduct
has been peaceable.
Much sympathy is Expressed for them, al all
agree that the sum is Inadequate for labor Of
any kind, but OH the other hand, the contractors
assert it il all they can possibly afford to give
the price paid for work and loss sustained by
sale o. Dietrict bonds leaves them without profit.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

PAINFUL AND PERHAPS FATAL ACCIDENT
Sunday, Samuel push, of Toughkenamon, Ches-
ter county, was wishing some relatives at Lam
denberg, and had with him little daughter
about eight years of age. During the day,
the little girl while running along the road
tripped and fell on a sharp stub which penetra-
ted through the eyelid over the ball of the eye,
and it is thought reached the train. The child
remained inscnsble up to Yesterday, when our
information was received, and Dir. Tompson
who was called in, though doing all in the power
of a physician, has very grave doubts AZ to the
recovery of the child.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

i,,'nlIsiied Il second card (that company and the
water Witch having failed TO agree upon terms
'ot lrlal of their steamers) challenging any
'"lnpahy to a pop. squirt" and declaring the
, ,t.eiltioh h OF procamng itself the champion Of
,t ue department. in case of the failure of any of
WV COMPANIES to accept by the 9Th inst
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

The HoL INEss CAMP MEETING The commit
tee appointed at the late session of the Will
mington Conference, consisting of lsevs. l.. G..
ner and others. to select place for the holding
of camp-meetng during the Summer for the
promotion of holiness, met at FELTON,, yesterday
In the afternoon, they drove out to the Spring
Branch woods, which had been named, and
viewed the grounds, but reached no conclusion
The session of the committee will be continued
to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
A New York Tragedy.

DOUBLE CRIME -MATRIcIDE AND SUICIDE.
HUDSON, N. y, May 4.
In Copake, this morning, Wesley Van Dusen,
wealthy and eccentric farmer in fit of fren-
zy, shot his aged mother through the head and
breast, killing her instantly, and their shot him
self through the heart.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

Pennsylvania railroad stock sold yesterday as
low as 50l4, and closed at 503i.
The Boston club beat the Mutuas. at base
ball, yesterday, at New York, IL to /.
1t is now ascertained that the damage to the
crops in Iowa and Nebraska by the severe frost
of Saturday has been very slight There il also
consolation in the belief that the late frosts
have DESTROYED the Young grasshoppers.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
.tnlltsellIenlS. I
MIss HusAE DENNIS PERFORMANCE

MIsH tUhAN DENINb 3 PERFORMANCE,
The audience at the opening performance Of
Miss Susan Denim. at the Opera House, last eve
ung, was wretcledly small one and dismayng
even the brayest OF actors. Still Miss Denim
Lore III blayely under the discouraging circnm-
.tance, and gave really fine and meritorious
representation Of Lost aud Ion. Tonight she
u.ll play Leaf, The FOrsdktr, and should have Il
lefteI hOnhe.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

DOVER DISTRICT Preachers ASSOCIATION
The Dover District Preachers Association of the
Wilmington NJ. L. Conference met at FELTON,
yesterday. Rev. DIR. Kenney presided. The
opening session was but slimly attended. The
programme comprses beside the devotional ex-
ercises, the discussion Of a number of subjects
pertaining to the church. An adjournment will
be made TO morrow evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

Chromos and Fine oil paintings at auction.
The large public sale Of chromos and paintings
will continue at the Exchange Building, 7th u
Market SITS. ,on Tuesday evening, May 4th, 9Th and
8th, at ~ o'clock. Call and examine the pic
lures. Store open all day and pictures retailed
Mt atction prices
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
Teiu advertisements,

EORGE w. BUSH & BON, FRENCH
IrlES OF HARD WHITE ASH EGG AND STOVE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04

ARRIVED OuT.-The new steamer Tdngier,
which sailed from this city on Saturday arrived
at Baltimore on Sunday night. She was lying
at the wharf at Cristield on Sunday morning
having made the passage to that place within "a
hours. To-day she started on her first trip on
tho line
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-05-04
The Pope.

HIS HEALTH AGAIN FEEBLE
ROME, MAYA
The Pope is again in weak state, and is I'M
der the treatment of his physician.