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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
something Abou, Pinchbnck

correspondent of the Cincinnati CO'HntI'-
'iel tells what he claims to be the true story of
Flnchney Bolton Steward Pinclback of G.ouiri
ana Ho says
arn personally cognizant Of many points Of
interest IN the life of Mr.. Pinchback, lie having
.Peat his youth and early manhood, in our city
lyncinnatl); but to make sure of my facts,
,allei upon his sister, who resides with her hus
baud m the western part of the city, and COM
pared her information with my own knowledge
10 start at the beginning, she informs me that
u3v' Pinchoack never was slave. HIS mother
was always free woman, and by the laws
Of the South, the child followed the condition
OF the mother. Mrs. Steward his mother, is
stll living. Her home is in Sidney, Ohio,
though she is apending tho Winter at the home
OF her son in New Orleans. HIS father was
aamed John Pinchback. lie lived at first i'll
Georgia, afterward in Mississippi near Natchez.
hi Mrs. Steward he was the father of fifteen
'i'iren to whom he was a tender and loving
parent. He sent Pinckney and his brother
Napoleon Is. Steward to this city about 1916
where they were educated in the Cincinnati High
Sehool, an academy established by the late
hiram 5. Gilmore, and largely sustained by his
hlnlacence. When Mr.. Pinchback died, his
W!ll. which he had made in favor of his colored
S4Idren, was destroyed and they were left to
hsht the world as best they might They were
Tlfeady in the NORTH, and here their mother
sun remains The name of the subject OF this
1aetei Is Pinckney Bolton Steward Pinchback.
was hiiONh uy .tne tipLuti .
name, Steward, until after the war, when Gov.
r'nchback assumed his fathers name. Gov.
tinchback was in the North in the first years of
.Ae war, aud instead of assisting blockade-run-
nefs' cotton spectators, DC, waste nay certain
TIlowledse, engaged in raising troops for the
mon Army. The arrest, which is 80 much
u"eit upon by the enemies of Mr. Pinchback,
"a4 caused by an offense certainly regarded as
aehlal In dissection OF the country. He quarreled
m ElIh man, and in the fight which ensued, cut
been NEuln
nave made him a hero and secured him seat in
''Ibress AS soon as circumstances permitted,
'naer The call of Gen. Butler, he raised COM
E'ly OF troops, and entered the service OF the
,3o'ornment, his rank being that of Captain.
hs WIFE an accomplished and refined lady, was
AiIss Nina Barton. Her father was also a white
man These chivslric Southerners have way of
uohounclngamalgamation at the North, where it
'afeiy takes place unless under legal forms, and
y, ehershlng It at the South, where it takes
itace under illegal forms. Mrs. Pinchback,
anhouSh classed as a colored woman, is rather
|nller and purer blooded than the average
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
To.DAA - PRocE DINGs.

Special BY Telegraph TO tho Conn srcidl.
SMYRNA, DEL March 49,
Conference opened at 9 O'Clock, this morning.
The religious services were conducted by Rev.
Joshua Humphries.
Reports from Wesleyan and Dickinson Col
leges were read Each in good condition. The
report for Dickinson college lengthily rehearsed
the late difficulties of the professors, and spoke
in very commendatory terms of the late en-
ployees.
Rev. W. J. Duhadaway, Of the fourth year
class, was properly represented and elected to
elders orders.
Salisbury district was represented by Rev. t.
L. Taft, Presiding Elder, and the character OF
the Preachers was passed
Rev. Mr.. Phillips of New York, was intro
duce1.
A call of the stewards was made, who repre-
sente' that although the times had been haid
good collections had been made.
The centenary report was read, and a draft for
one hundred aud eighty dollars, interest due,
was ordered.
Revs. James Hubbard. E. j. Way, l. T. Coop
er, Thomas E. Bell, George Barton, James Es-
gate and Joshua Humphries were continued in
the supernumerary relation. Rev. J. l.. Hous-
ton tease was laid over.
Dr. Speddeu was introduced, and represented
the American Bible interests to the Conference
Conference adjourned early in order to mako
an excursion to Dover.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

The American steamship Ohio sailed from
Philadelphia today for Liverpool. She has 10
passengers in the cabin, and full cargo.
A general reduction OF the eal .ries Of the Nj
E. ministers throughout New Jersey is contem-
plated.
The Ohio House of Representatives, yester-
day, passed bill reducing the charges for tel
egraphic messages about 90 per cent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

a lre in Atlanta, Ga. yesterday morning de-
ttroycd several stores, causing a loss of about
sl30,000
Lhe seventeenth annual session of the Grand
,,'puSe oil the Good iemplars of Massachusetts
oeeah Yesterday at Boston. There are 200 LODI
E's' with membership of 5000, in that State,
II it is stated that Attorney General Williams
and their branches for the recovery of the s
lr ler cent OF their earnings due the Government
id,e place where the suit will be brought has not
yet been determined on.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
SECOND EDITION.
the GREAT ICE FLOOD.
THE GO GE ABOVE sUNBrRY BRO
KEN.
MORE sRapSEs SWEPT AWAY

SuSBrRY, Pa, March 1S.
The ice from the great gorge between here
and Danyille came down last evening, bringing
with it several bridges and completely tearing
away the public bridge between here and the
Island, and knocking one span out of tho other
bridge from tho Island to Northumberland The
railroad bridges are safe, having been heavily
loaded with coal cars. But for the prior starting
of the ice, here, before the gorge reached here
from above this town would have been COM
petcly flooded
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
FIFTH EDITION.
Washington.

AN EFFORT TO REOPEN THE LOUISIANA QUESTION
WASHINGTON, March 10.
The Republican Senatorial caucus had a dis
cnssion, this morning as to the re-opening of
the debate on the Louisiana question by consid-
ering Mr.. Frelingbuysens restitution. No con-
clusion was had, and another caucus will take
place this afternoon.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
In the Senate, the resolution for investiga-
ting the Civil Service was discussed, but with
out action the Senate went into executive ses-
sion.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
The Trans-penInsiii IsOute.

CONFIRMATION OF MR.. oARRETTs REPORTED PuE-
CHASE.
The Woodstown a. J. Register, upon the
authority of u prominent South Jersey Rail-
roai man." confirms the report that Mr. Garrett
President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has purchased the New Jersey Southern Rail.
road. The same authority says that the new
road across Delaware, now nearly flushed, will
be pushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
9eaths.

MA sEY-In Philadelphia on the 5th inst, Mrs.
Febecca Messey, relic of the late W liam
Massey, OF this city, In the 6ls year of her are.
The remains will arrive In Whining on at 12
O'Clock, noon, Saturday, March goth, and proved
direct 10 Wilmington aud Brlndywlne Cemetery.
The relatives and friends of the fanny resi- ecI-
fully invited to attend at the cemetery.
ALLEN-On March 18th, 1875, at the resid, nee of
hsr parents. lille Nellie. oanghter of Alvan and
hllen A. alien, aged six months.
Funeral TO take place Friday morning March l9th,
Of O'Clock to pr ceel to smyrna, on ihs 1910 AN.
train, per Delaware fallroau.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
THIRD EDITION.
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New York. March is.
Gold, to-day, S1.lGsz
Furnished ny CraiRe, johnson \ Co., Rankers and
Brokers, 9Th ana Market Sts.l
LONDON, 1880, P. M.. March II.
British Console for money 92s4@926 for ac-
count 925s@93 U. 8. 1864, lO715; l8GTs, 1O7]1 /;
Ten-fortes 109; New Fives of 1881, 1035S. Erie
common shares, 2i@24h preferred 381l. Mar
ket weak.
FRANEFonr, March II.
United States 5.20s of 1852 999< firm.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
uorATIoEs AT THE BAASpywJNE MILLS yoB FI.oUI

TBE FACTORY INTEREsTs.-The three woolen
mills controlled by Messrs Dean. aud Filling, of
Newark. arc in partial operation, that at Stan
ton having been idle for about month. 1t en-
ploys whom IN operation some twenty-five or
thirty hands. The other two mills are at New
ark and Kiamensi, the latter being operated by
stock ccmT any of which the gentlemen
named are stockholders.
The Landenberger mills at Landenberg re-
main idle, and it is probable that they will have
to be sold. Mr.. Landenberger's affairs arc said
to have poor prospect Of satisfactory adjust
mhnt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
FOURTH EDITION.
COUNTY DIVISION.
A VOTE REACHED in THE noUsE.
TIE SCHEME KILLED OUTRIGHT.
Special telegram to Tie Commercial

Special 7e'egram TO the Commercial
Dover, Del, March 18.
Mr.. Bird called up in the House. this morning,
the bill TO divide New Castle county, when the
bill was defeated by the following vote:
Yeas-Meears. Bird, Broadway, Collins, Now
land, j. W. Phillips, Pyle, yoshel and Mr..
Speaker, 8.
Nays - Messrs. Baldwin, Biggs, Conwell,
Fraim, Green, Hanby Learned, Lambden, Nc
Neal, G, H. Phillips, Todd, and Wilde, IL.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
NGyv Adyerrr>"...".,ss To-day.

Pemoval-,Joserh Jtn y
Busl's daily stea ireigh line
Marx Grayson-tirand opera House
n tice-h xcesior Loa1
Fun raj nsIcis
Up os tion o monop0 y-Reducel rates
HnrdW are II Bilisny
open this day-Kenuard & Co
WEBB natter
Full lnpr far good dinner
Nnticn-strett O mn ipner
Spl ndid table liz ns-Kennard l. Co
Public ae-At Hale's Corner
seventh street Variet es
For reft- in. IL 81 lencs
Singles d son has paitiras
and es ut MIS- aNwel.'s
Coil, F ~ Muir hes
For boy hats 70 to Dubel.s
Nor. an Will moe
Home-m ,de lur,irure-Enierp ise Co
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

REMOVAL Joseph Jones, the wel-known gro
Ger, 30 long located at 9th and Market streets,
TO 9TH and King, where he will open on Saturday
morning next with his usual stock of fine and
fancy groceries. His old customers will not
have much trouble to find him at the new loca-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
EnIrbenIss, Scales.

=, tor the wesk ending February 2S5h, the
Hi'ssrr. Fairbanks manufactured 1l21 scales.
y 5wIthstanding this large production, they are
'lly keeping pace with their orders. When
, mes are hard, exact weight is in keeping with
@ liie closest economy, and while manufacturing
Generally is dull. the demand for "Fairbanks'
Wwandard wd ia on the Increase -Eoeaiag Post
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

COMING Home S1oS.-Recent letters received
from Geo. II. Sellers, aud the parry of friends
with him Cnclnding Wm. p. Bancroft describe
their trip through England and Scotland. They
propose to sail for home early next month, and
have engaged passage, we are informed, by the
steamer leaving Liverpool ON April 7th.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

Mr. Riddle demonstrates that instead of
there being reduction of 3i67,oOO in the State
d,bt in 1874 as had boen represented, the re-
duciion WAS but about SSl 900. The balance
was simply paid Off with one hand and borrowed
with the other.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

BrsHop LEES MovEMESTs.-Letters received
from Bishop Lee make it unlikely that he will
reach this city before Saturday. He arrived at
New Orleans on the llth,and was detained there
over Sunday, leaving OH the 10th for the North.
He will probably maAe brief stops in some of the
Southern cities.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

The House, at Dover, performed two more
exploits, the first being the refussl to establish
d State worl-house, and the second refusal to
grant charter for Savings Bank, in which the
corporators were colored men, their complex xon
being the real, though not ostensible objection.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

vAdRASoY. William White and Patrick Kelley
were sent over to New Castle for 60 days by the
Mayor on charge of yagrancy. When taken
into custody White had very nice lap blanket
for which he cold give explanation. The
blanket ia still at headuuarters.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

THE ESCAPED GRAHAM. William Graham who
escaped from the city cells yesterday, is still at
large. Previous to the arrest OF Graham on the
charge of robbing Mills & Combs office he had
been held for Court in 81, 800. for forcbly enter
ing store at 9Th and Poplar. His escape will
not, therefore, be very gratifying to his bonds-
MAJ
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

TIE LoANs.-At the regular monthly meeting
of the Aid Loan, last evening. 81, 900. were sold
at 1655 per cent. and about $4,000 at 10. The
remainder was applied to Withdrawals.
The Central sold, last evening. 5000 at 30j6
sl00, at 30A $780, at 80 5000. at 20, aud
sl27 95 were paid to Withdrawing members.
Germania No. 2, Loan also sold, last evening,
IS, 900. at 9615 per cent. and $500 at S01. The
remainder was consumed in Withdrawals.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS

Rev, Mr.. Arnold, whose absence We noted
yesterday, has returned from his trip to Bangor,
Maine.
Before the cold blasts and freezing tempera-
ture Of yesterday, the farmers had been busy
plowing in the central section Of the State. The
frost seemed to be all out of the ground
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

READY FOR BUSINESS. The Atlantic q Pacific
Telegraph Co Is office was opened, this morning,
in the banking house OF X. Il, Robinson & Co.,
aad is now ready for the reception and trans-
mission OF messages to all principal points in the
O untry The office is in charge of W. B. Griffith,
a skillfnl and experienced operator. Attention
is diit ct ID to the advertisement elsewhere.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

A CINcISSATI OPINION. -DicOrce is a play that
finds in the American society of our day mater
ial for five acts of uansgging interest and strong
d amatic situation, and within the probability
and reality of life. whose tone s high and whose
moral is good and as presented by the Fifth
Avenue Theatre Combination was a treat We
rarely enioy Cincinnati G1sete.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

Ae commend to the careful perusa of citizeus
generally the speech of Senator Riddle on iinan-
81 arars. 1t contains much interesting infor-
nation and presents some fair criticisms on the
manner in which the finances of the State are
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

ANN ELIZA YouYo 1N CALIFORNIA. - Brayton
Hall was filed last evening with the best clti-
zens of Oakland to see and hear the only wo-
man who has dared to beard the Mormon Proph-
ct in his den. Ann Eliza has none the appear
ance of women who would create a sensation.
She is doing good work. and the seed she is
wing will bring forth hundred fold. God
speed thee, noble woman -Odklaad, (Cal)
UdilV transcript.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

LECTURE AT NEWARK. Hon. Joseph P. Come
gys, of Dover, has consented to deliver his lee
ture on "The Three Counties Delaware" be.
fore the Athenean Literary Society of Delaware
College, at an early date. The precise time is
not vet fixed on
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

CAR SEIPMESIs.--T Jackson II Sharp &c.
slipped, day or so ago, one passenger aud one
freight car to the st, Johns Railroad in Florida
Tho shipment was made on schooner, the
trucks being simply removed from under the
lrs and they set down in a complete condition
o deck. The cars were of the narrow gauge
pattern, hut m 1unted on broad gauge trucks.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

BETTER CONNECTION The Dorchester Il Del
aware II. r. &c. and the Maryland Steamboat
Co. being unable to adjust their differences i'll
relation TO the landing Of passengers and
freights at Cambridge, the offer of steamer
has been made to the r. r. Co. and it is con-
sidering the practblity of establishing an op-
position line between Cambridge and Baltimore,
80 that closer communication may be made be-
tween the boat and cars.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

Or THE MARINE RAILwAY.-One Of the steam
crs of the Electric Line has been hauled out on
the marine railway of the Jackson & Sharpe Co.,
a vessel which had previously been undergoing
repairs thereon having been launched.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

PERJURY CAsE.-E4q. Frazer, yesterday, held
Barbara A. Hawke in $500 for perjury on a
charge preferred by Rosena Porter of Brown
town. Bail was promptly furnished.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
Am uscnl ents.
ANOTHER posTPoNEMENr.

O5ng to the very successful run OF the Too
0r,la at Baltimore Mr.. Furbish fluids it neces-
sary to once more postpone the presentation Of
Dicor:s In this city. First he must fill an en-
gagement in Philadelphia. which will delay the
appearance of the troupe in Wilmington until
ab lut the middle of April.
MARX ogAysoNs TEsTIM MoNIAL.
Tue Ravel Gymnasium announce elsewhere
their complimentary testimonial to Mr. Mark
trayson, to be given at the Opera House on
tuesday evening next. They promise an at
rsctlye oio which will consist in part of the
tcnsaton Struck By lightning. The articles of
agreement in relation to MIR. Graysons walk
around the world will also be read
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

The PEACH PROSPECT r.-Wh!le it is too coon
to forecast with any degree of certainty, the
prospect for crop of peaches, many dangers
being still possible, it is encouraging to know
that fruit growers believe the buds wero not de-
etroyed by the extreme cold Of the winter. In
New Castle county, it il thought that on the
north side of the tree, many buds are probably
killed, while those on the other side escaped,
aud III Kent and Sussex counties, and the other
SO tons of the Peninsula in their latitude, 1t is
probable that the whole crop is safe, thus far.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
Weather Record.

REPORT OF TuE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHIsGToN March 49,
Probabilities: For the Middle States. rising
barometer, clear cold weather, ard nor,herly
L.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

REMOVAL DR.. Melony has removed from 7l0
King street to 70S French street. where he will
practice HE profession,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

"a female ghost in Name stole young mans
night shirt She must have been shiftless
sort of ghost-B Dada
The Masonic Fraternity of New York city are
already making extensive preparations for the
dedication of their new Temple on the 2nd of
June. large attendance of Mssons from other
cities is expected.
A committee will leave Boston next week for
Charleston, S. c., with a splendid national flag,
which they will present to the Washington Light
Infantry as gift from military officers of Bos-
ton.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18

THE DELAWARE ASSOCIATION Thomas Kim
ber, Jr., who had served very zealously and
faithfully as President of the Delaware Associa-
ton for the Moral Improvement and Education
OF the Colored People, resigned that position
several weeks ago, and the Board of Managers
have elected Bishop Alfred Lee in his stead.
This is an excellent choice. he work of the
Association Is still steadfastly pursued, and the
good done in promoting the education of the
culored people, who outside of this cityt have no
public schools remains of great importance.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
alew Adrsrtissms.lts.

DLAIN AND FANCY LEATHER DOG
all styles, and small bra pad 10 ks. For sa e by
WM II. BILLANf,
2I4 Market Street. Wilmington
HNACKS - DOUBLE POINTED MAT
L TING tacks, npholsterer and Winer's gimp ard
galvanized iarks. very large as oTtment the
WIN. II. BILLaNY,
2l4 Market street ~tlminRtnn. "
open THIS DAY A NEW STOCK OF
~ Hamburg Em rod 'rles : Third purchase this
ason. Also cho!c. line OF Sw IS tmhrpderes
pure ased direct IRON the Importers, and sold ut
popular irlcfs.
marls-Gt W. NJ. KENNAFD 4 CO
A NEW STOi X OF GUJPuRE ACES,
n much below usual retail prices
mari ct W. NJ. BENNARp 4 co.
y pEAL LACE CURTAINS AND NOT
III tlDRham lace 10 sets and by he yard from 3I4
up, marls Ct w. NJ. KkNNARD \ 90
TINHE BEST VALUE OFFERED FOR
i years. ladies' Iem-Sitched Handkerchiets
warranted all linen, at 25 cents worth 80 cents
mar s-6t W. KE MAZDA Co
CPLENDID LINE OF TABLE LIN
~ EMS, a d table cloths, at low prices. Half
bleaches singl and dIuhle damask co o ed. 80.
marls.6t W NJ. KGNNAkD 4 co.
REMOVAL. r
10 ETH JoNE'.
WILL REMOVE HIS GRccTRT TORE,
From 5th and Market Streets, to FIFTH AND Ri G
(5. w. CorneD during the week
He viii open at the new place of business on
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH a9TH.
marle-3t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
5getu advertisements.

GH CE FOR VERY SUPERIOR
NDO. Ac hard White Ash tove Coal. Cur pa
ent wagon delivers II into the eel n witnont dirt
trouble. GEO. W. BUSH u SON.
EInnnh SIIhnf u haIf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA, March l9
Cotton dull at 16sS@l6}Sc Clover feed $500
@sl050 for Pennsylvania, and Sll.50@S12
for Western. Flour active ;superhne s3 600
70; Penna extra family and high grades nn-
changed. Wheat wanted; red 81 23@1.25; amber
S1.25@1 2s. Rye unchanged. Corn quiet, but
white 68t07oc mixed 65H@67c. Provisions
unchanged; lard 125f@14Xc. Whiskey sll5.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
HALT, TO THESE SCHEMES ~

I Submit these facts, Senators. and ASK ! 0u to
measure involving expenditures or reduction
of taxation. The first duty of State, like an
individual, is to provide for the payment OF ite
debts. The public faith and honor are in our
keeping, they should not be discredited and ev-
cry vote should but bring nearer the day when
our debt shall be extinguished and the present.
burden of taxation entirely rolled away.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-18
EREsh MINED COAL.

~ Ds
am pleased 10 be abe to announce to the citizens
of Wilmington that have make arrangements by
which AIN rec ivng daily, direct from one of the
best mines ili the lmnkn region, full supply of
fresh mined cDil which am selling at regular prices
an deliver ng promptly.
Fresh mined coal is always far superior to that
which has heen exposed to the weather al wner,
and is low heing dug mp and shipped here t, he
so By some OF oui large dealers. A look at both
would convince any One of this fact.
aprlq-lyof JOSEPH FOUT.