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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

The dredging machine has come down nearer
Market street bridge and is deepening the chan
mel in front of j. M. Poole & Co.'s.
Bishop Garrett, OF Texas, will preach at ST.
Johns church next Sunday.
A runaway in West street created some excite
mont but did no damage.
The alarm of fire, sounded about 7 o'clock last
evening, was false.
The town clock is as silent as Guibord's re-
mains.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
COIOred Peoples Religious Faith

The Episcopal Board of Missions, in session
at Louisville KY, yesterday discussed plans for
bringing the oolored people within the pale of
the Episcopal Church. The opinion seemed to
prevail that the Catholic Church WAS in a fair
way to win over the colored race, and, that if
the Protestant denominations wished to succeed
in the matter, immediate action must be taken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Financial.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.

PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
NEW YoRK, Nov. II.
Gold opened, this morning, at S1.1414. :
Furnished BY Craige, johnson X Co., Bankers and
Brokers, 9th and Market sts.l
LONDON, 1880 p. NJ. Nov. II.
Consols for money and account, "a 1916; U. s.
COS of 1866, 1854 ls67s, 10s9s 1O-40's 1O415
Now 5s of 81, 1035s. Erie common shares, IA 11s.
Preferred, ~. New York Central. 99.
FRANKFORT, Nov. II.
u s. bonds of 1862, 9S4.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Collision of Steamers.

The steamships Clyde and Morgan ran into
each other in Galveston harbor yesterday af-
ternoon. The Clyde's bow was stove IN to the
waters edge, while the Morgan was cut down to
the water line abaft the wheelhouse, and her
wheel was disturbed"
The Morgan is an iron ship built in this ci-
ty by the H. 4 H. Co., and belongs to one of
Charles Morgan's lines.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Small Pox mt washington.

EIGHT CASES REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
-EPIDEMio NOT FEARED.
Associated Press Special Telegram
WASHINGTON, Nov. II.
Eight cases OF small pox and one case Of vari-
oloid have been reported TO the Board of
Health.
Every precaution has been taken to prevent
the spread of tile disease. The Board believes
that there is no reason to apprehend an epidem-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Cheap Cotton Goods.

The prices of print cloths having fallen of
nearly one cent per yard since September 8, the
manufacturers Of Fall River, Mass, have ap
pointed commission to visit England and ar
range for the expectation of fabrics to that
country. At meeting yesterday the manufac-
lures voted reduction in wages of ten per
cent, to take effect on the first Monday in De-
cember. The reduction will affect superintend-
ents as we'll as operatives.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
GIendsnnfng called II.

The Presbyterian Church at Henry, ILL.,, by
y vote of 80 to 81, has called the Rev. Mr.. Glen
deilnlng, of Jersey City. to act as its pastor.
letters from Rev Mr.. Woods, of New York,
ana , Or. Edwards, Of Peoria, asserting Mr.. Glen
ienning's innocence, were read before the
Plehbytery
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

David Hennis was fined, last evening, by Mayor
Whiteley four dollars for violation Of the Sun
day law. 1t seems that Hennis, who is a driver
for the Water Witch Co., moved away the goods
which landlord was about to dstrain upon,
amenable for the act of removing, except 50 far
as it was violation Of the Sabbath, and the in
terested parties brought suit against him on this
charge.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

CHURCH DEBT PROMPTLY RAIsED.-The macad-
amizing of French street has entailed heavy
expense upon the colored peoples Churches
several of which are located on that street and
which are but poorly able to pay the expense
The bill against the A. U. NJ. P. church on
French above Eighth street, was S'334.92. To
raise this sum the pastor, Rev. J. II. johnson,
appointed Sunday November 7th for g grand
rally" to raise the required amount. The
church was crowded, and after statement of
the object, everybody gave something until in a
Sunday school children brought in $23 II. Pas
tor and people all rejoced at the result and the
members made fresh resolve to stand by the
pastor in the noble work of building up the
church. The undersigned Trustees unite in
thanks to their numerous friends for the liberal
assistance received
Peter Chippy, Perry Trusty, Samuel Glasco,
Matthew Manluf, Kennard L. Byard, Isaac 81.
Peck and Stephen L. Nichols, Trustees
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
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prominent. attention viii be given In HARPER's
WEEKLY to the illustration OF the Centennial Inter
national Exposition. 1iI7fs
Newspapers are not 10 copy this advertisement with-
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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

COLLISION ON THE CAUsEwAY.-While I. O.
Howard and his brother were driving along the
causeway, yesterday afternoon, their buggy was
run into, as they were nearing the w. & w.
crossing, by peach wagon, loaded with cabbage,
and to which two horses were attached, aud
driven by J. d. Thompson. The buggy was
damaged considerably, but the occupants escap-
ed.injury. Damage was laid at S25, and suit
WAS begun last evening, to enforce payment
next. at $50
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

The FAST MORNING MAIL ON THE p. W. Il B.
II. Ron Monday next, the new arrangement
between the Post-ofice Department and the
transportation companies for an earlier delivery
OF the New York mail in Washington takes ef-
feet The P. w. & b. Co., to meet the require
mentB in the performance of this work,
have 30 altered their schedule that the morning
Baltimore mail train will on and after that date
leave Philadelphia at a. M, instead of 8 80 as
at present, and will run as an express train
stopping at Chester, Wilmington, Newport
Stanton, Newark, Elkton, North East Princip-
10, .Charlestown, Perryville, and the principal
stations south Of the Susquehanna. The train
will leave Wilmington at 905 and arrive at Balti-
more at 1145. 1t will also stop on signal at all
regular stations between Philadelphia and Will
mington to take up passengers for Washington,
Baltimore and points south of Wilmington.
How this will Interfere with the running OF
the other trains is not known, but it is probable
that a new timetable will be issued in day or
two,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

The Duncan, Sherman Il Co. estate, it is un-
derstood, promises smaller dividend than the
331s per cent. which the firm proposed last sum-
mer. ..t..t
The Phillips Troupe begin an engagement,
senting 1.-THE Barber OF Saville."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Mississippi.

NO INDICTMENT FOUND AGAINST LIEUTENANT GOV.
DAVIS.
Associdted Press Spectral Telegram.
COLUMBUS, Nov. II.
The Grand Jury failed to find bill against
Lieutenant Governor Davis against whom char
ges OF bribery were made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

BOARD OF TRADE.-There was not quorum of
members of the Board Of Trade present last even
ing, (seven being in attendance and the meet
ing did not organize. Several financial and 9TH
or business topics were discussed, and there was
quite distinct expression of opinion against
return to State banks with all the annoyances
and disadvantages of their deprecated and un-
current notes --1-l-4
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
The AInbsma Coi,,tffution.

Advices from Alabama indicate the adoption
~ The new Constitution by large majority of
lhe popular vote. 1t was favored by the masses
oi both parties, and Porry county, colored Re-
pablean publican stronghold, gave 1000 majority for its
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
A mutiny OF ConvIcts.

rive prisoners in the whip factory in the West
sth penitentiary at Pttsburg mutined yesterday
anu s,l nearly killed the contractor, MIR. Charles
weaver, before they were over-powered Ninety
eonvicts were al. work in the place where the
trouble occurred.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
The Panama steamers Restrained.

A preliminary injunction was granted by
Judge Donohue of New York, yesterday, re-
strainipg the Panama Railroad Company from
establishing rival line OF steamers to the Pa
cific Mail Company. His Honor holds that an
opposition line would be an infringement OF the
charter of the Panama Railroad charter.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

ABANDONED IN THE WooDs.-The dead body of
a newly born infant was found In the woods
near Horseys X Roads, one milo from Laurel,
in Sussex county, yesterday. The Coroner was
notified and an inquest was held, last evening.
A young girl in the neighborhood is supposed to
be the mother of the child.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
More Earlnquakes.

cisco on Monday evening, at o'clock, but no
,atnage was done. The vibrations were " east
anu west" There was also ''smart shock of
earthquake in Southern California and Arizona
al half past two O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
FOURTH EDITION.
Court Proceedings, To-Day.

SEVERAL MINOR CASES DISPOSED oF-oNE CANDI-
DATE FOR THE PILLoRY AND CAT.
By 7elegraph 10 tie Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. II.
Court opened at the usual hour this morning,
Judges Gilpin, Wales aud Houston on the bench.
The case Of the State os Enoch Rash, indicted
for larceny, was taken up, tried and a verdict Of
not guilty rendered.
Mary Tam, indicted for selling liquor to min
ors, WAS acquitted.
Nathaniel DENLY, colored, was found guilty of
breaking in the house of Mrs. FARRELL, of Red
Lion Hundred, and larceny, and was sentenced
to pay 1882 as restitution money, fined 800,
on Saturday next to stand one hour in the pill
lory, receive twenty lashes, and undergo an i'm
prisonment Of one year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

Earthquakes and small pox are rather abun-
dant The crop Of the former, reported from
all sections ofthe country appears to be extreme
y large, and az to tho latter we have been ad-
vised OF its prevalence in Brooklyn and Cincin-
natl to serious extent, and now the telegraph
reports number of cases in Washington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
IeathS.

MARTIN.-Tn wilmington, on Third day, 18th OF
18th month, Annie b., wife of Enocf p. Il. Mar
tin. In the 8sth year of her age.
Funeral from her late residence, COL East Sixth
street Wilmington, Sixth day, 10th Inst. at II
O'Clock. Interinent at Friends Burial ground, Con-
cord Hill,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
The Poe Dedication.

THE EXERCISES IN PR0dREss-A LARGE AUDIENCE
PRESENT. 80
Associated Fress Special 1elegrame. -''''
BALTIMORE MD, Nov. II.
The dedicatory ceremonies of the Poe monu-
ment is now in progress in the study hall of the
Western Female High School, which is crowded
to its utmost capacity I+hrf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

REVIVAL AT RAYMoND's. - correspondent
writes : We are having a glorious revival at
Raymonds NJ. Z. Church, Dover District Last
(Monday) night the altar was filed with peni-
tents. 1taymonds is included in the Leipsic
charge, which is presided ever by Rev. W. Il.
Tull.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

These Cachets are made of simple our paste and
adapted to substances in powder form they dis
solve very readily In the stomach. thereby allowing
the contents to act at once. They are prepared as
the physician requires them, therefore the contents
are fresh material. The most nluseous and bitter
medicines as Qulnlna, Aloes, etc., as well as those
OF unpleasant odor, like AssafGtida can be taken
with perfect comfort by the most sensitive patient,
the taste aud smell being perfectly and completely
disgtiised. To be up with tue requirements of the
tmes and the demands of our customers we have
supplied ourselves with the requisite apparatus for
neatly and expeditiousy ill ng and preparing
Cacnets for use which are much afprovet by both
physician and patient.
k. BRINGHURST d CO.,
1PoTnECARIES,
N. w. Cor. Sixth and Market Ste., Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
vIce-President wilson,

ANOTHER RESTLESS NIaHT--REFREsHINa SLEEP,
THIS MORNING. s.- I..
.issooiated Press Special Telegram.
- Ii goI. WARRINGTON, Nov. II.
Vice President Wilson did not rest well, last
night, his seep;being broken and Irregular from
ten O'Clock until four, this morning, when he
fell asleep and slept soundly until O'Clock.
DR.. Baxter called at 10 O'Clock, this morning,
and pronounced his condition much improved
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Germany IL Interested.

The Consul General of the United States, at
Berlin, has sent despatch to Col. Forney deny
ing the reported Indifference of Germany with
reference to the Centennial Germany is said
to be as active and.well disposed toward it as
aver
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

REVENUE STAMP PAPER.-The contract for
furnishing paper for internal revenue stamps
during next year has baen awarded to Wilcox Il
Delaware county,.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
suicide in New Jersey,s

NEWARK ALDERMAN SHOOTS HIdsEnF WITH A
PISTOL -sitnn q. .sreluuiJ
Asssciated Press Special Telegram.
-HG1 a15alla NEWARK, NOV. 16.
Alderman Jno. G. johnson, a prominent resi-
dent of this city, committed suicide, this morn
ing, by shooting himself with pistol. ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

Lincoln Lodge, X. of p, appropriated, last
evening, five dollars to the relief of the family
of William Jenkins, Mr.. J. having died leaving
his family in destitute circumstances. MIR. Jen-
kins was not member of the Lodge
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

A telegram from Washington, yesterday
stated that the gamblers propose to take a
hand in the contest for tho speakersilip, which
ia something never before witnessed in politics
in Washington" This is ono of the reforms
that are to come in with the changed political
majority, is it
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

CONCERT AT GRAoE.--The concert of sacred
music to be given at Grace Church, under the
direction Of Prof. Rhoads, on Wednesday even
ing next, the 24th inst. is advertised else
where. The exercises will begin at 7.45. A
pleasing programme has been arranged.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Cons iserclnI Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II.
Flour dull and low grades weaker; Penna FAM
lily S6.3711@7.25 high grades, $7.50@8. 80.
Wheat inactive Penna. red, 81 26@1.39 ;kWes-
tern do, 81 .O0@1. 05 amber $1.50; white, 81 Al.
Rye 85 and SSc. Corn fairly active yellow 750
76c for old, 62H for new. Oats neglected
white 42@48c mixed 36t@41c. Mess pork 922
@28. Lard 13@1311c, Whisky, BIG.
QUOTATIONS. AT THE BRANDywINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
AND aRAIN--ooRREcTED DAILY.
Family Flonr. r....................... S8. 00@9. 90
Extra Flour. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 675CD8.5 80
Superine Flour ur..................... 4.75@5. 75
Wheat. .s...... ..................... 1876
Corn. Observation-Disclosures. 73c
The mandamus asked for by the Philadelphia
Park Commissioners to compel the City Councils
to appropriate one million dollars for Farmount
Park has been refused by the Courts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
PRICE TWO CENTS.
FIFTH EDITION.
Tho Turkish War.

KEPOhTED K0UT OF THE INSURGENTS WITH sTx
HUNDRED KILLED. a4Ha
Assoeiated Press Special Telegram.
LONDON, Nov. II.
A telegram to the Times from Constantinople
says that a serious encounter occurred on the
18th of November at Riva, in Bosnia, between
the Turkish troops and q large body Of Insur-
gents. The Sublime Porte is officially informed
that sixteen battaions Of troops under Chefket
Pasha were engaged. 1t is reported that the
Insurgents were completely routed, leaving six
hundred killed on the field.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

Separate Grand Lodge Not Necessary.
The Grand Lodge, 1. 0. G.. T., OF Maryland,
now in session at Havre de Grace, have adopted
resolution which declares that no action touch
ing the establishment of a separate Grand
Lodge for colored people, as suggested by the
Grand Worthy Chief Templar, is desired or
necessary.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

Mr.. CHADWICK REsUMED.-Wni, H. Chadwick,
who WAS acquitted OF the murder Of his wife,
@ resume % his business At his oid pIacs ' He T las
been in prison since April 2Sth, last.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

METHODIST THANKsaIyING.-The Methodists
of the city will unite in observance of Thanks
giving at ST. Paul's church, Market street above
7th Rev. j. L. Smith will preach the sermon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
THIRD EDITION.
weather Record.
REPORT OF TIE SIGNAL SERVICE.

Probabilities the Middle States, rising
and high barometer, falling aud low tempera-
ture, brisk and high north to west Winds dimen-
ishing in force tonight and generally clear
weather. ff1ttf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
New Advertisements, To-day.

For Sale-Writing Desk.
Adairs brevIty
Warwick collar-brevity
Wheeler b Wilson'S brevity
FullmerB brevity
Fennessey's breYity 'i.
GouertH breyity N-
Buxbaum's brevity
Webb's brevity Itl s.t
Donahoe's brevlty
Chills and fever, brevity . -- r.-
GallRher's brevity r7
Concert of sacred music
To physicians-E Bripghurst Il Co
SILK dress goods-W M Kennard
New Music Books. "
Harper's Illustrated Weekly. i. U
For Sale Mill Property.
Wanted-A good dearborn wagon.
Chlls and Fever. ~. .., ----sl .rr fI
For SRle--bay horse. Z s5{..ft u
Moody and Sankey's meetings. .....
Public Sale of Sewing Machines.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
To Physicians,
"CACTIETS DE PAIN

FOR RENDERISG THE MOST BITTER MEDI-
CINES TASTELESS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

This high wind gives checks a ruddy glow.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

ENTERPRISE COAL.-IN ORDER TO
~ better accommodate my increasing trade, i
have again opened coal yard, at West and Water
streets, which intend to conduct IN connection
Co and am now stocking both yards with all the
different sizes of Enterprise coal, which has given
such universal satisfaction wherever used, after
trial, all people want to know, is where to get 1t
and they Will buy no other. Ffslit
Offices West and Water streets, and Orange and
Water. i'4i0i
apr17-lyof JOSEPH FoUT.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
NeM advertisements.

NORTH FRANKLIN RED ASH COAL
IN FOR OPEN CRATES MAKING A QUICK
FIRE, WITHOUT DUST OR SMOKE. PRICEs7 90
CASH. ALSO, PRIME HICKORY WOOp.
GEO. W. BUSH b SON, French st. wharf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
Milford.

WHEAT sEEDING AND ORCHARD pLANTING--oAMr
AND CUNNING PLENTIFUI-woRK ABOUT TOWN,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17

BER AND LEATHER
- betting bell, iacing hooks and copper rlvets
and belts. For sale by
WM. II. BILLANY,
214 Market Street, Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-17
4ew advertisements.

ENWINE. COTTON, HEMP AND SILL
l. YER Lake sash cord, for sale by
VIM. II. BILLANY,
214 Market Street, Wilmington.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-11-05

! (Monday) morning our certified check
was sent, but refused until one doIla,
aud thirty-one cents protest charges
Was exacted, which to avoid contro.
versy and waste of tins. we paid
Will you oblge by stating if protest
fees could be coil cted by Law under
the above circumstances? Yours re-
spectfuily, d. Fl. A & Co.
To this the Journal replies. that il
instead of a certified check. legal
tender notes had been rendered TO hol-
der of the obligation, the protest fees
could not be exa, ted. 1t * time that
our not 'ries understood. if they do
not, that israelites have the right to
close their place of business on their
recognized holidays, and such notica,
under the circumstance. was quite suf-
hIclnt to exemtp them the c Ists Of
protest upon draft not We. accepted
Acceptance and prom issory notes must
be provided for beforehand as is
done for busines paper due on Sun
day ; bat draft cannot be legally
prott s'ed for non-accep!ance because
The drawee has his place for business
closed npon a holiday commonly re-
coenized by large body of the peo-
pie. Story on bills says No
acceptance can De rear4d. and no,
presentment for acc apth .ca be reg
utar!y made upon any day
which is holiday. or is set apart bv
the re lgion of the drawee for relig-
loas proposes, such rs eaturdav, in
cese Of the Jews" Bayley on Bills.
Chap. Z. gives the same rule.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-11-05
rec OF Wilmington.

The Journal calls our at n,j1u 20
TIE gra: flying 5ac- that It a;,;s tine
thar-7 ar. n, ty-three fore:sn vessels
fl =. saiilG from various ports in
Euro fo~ he port OF Wilmington.
Inc Journal naturally Is iibilant : t
such recognition Of the cons, QIence
Of Wilmington. And it Is au exuita-
ton In Which the whole State might
share, since it is all ev,deuca of a
wealth of materials and variety of sub
ietts Of exports which few ports. on
the Southern Atlantic ports, can claim.
The eyes Of the far-seeing merchant
are directed to this point SO insigniti-
can't on the map. yet so fruitful In
resources. be cause here h. knows hi-
wants can all be supplied.
This is but a beginning, however.
The path has been pointed out to the
| eve watchful eye of commerce. and il
will not covered up On the COL
trary. t will grow wider and wider and
! become a beat.'n track for a rapid y
extendil busiuess. The improve
ments gong on at the mouth Of th'
river let down the bars TO the admis
sion of vessels of almost all sizes
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-11-05
SafEr6 az.

The foiln~ing VII be found of in-
terest by n-'ca Ints aud bankers.
We copy l. from the New York Jour
nal Of Conmfrcc, one of the most
carefully edited and reliable papers in
our language:
tditors Of the Jomrnn1 of Conaneerce:
Will you plerse favor US with your
decision in the following case: In ac-
cordapce with the rite s of our persua-
sion, we were closed on Saturday las:,
but took the precautlon to place no.
tice on our door stating, ''Closed on
account of holiday. Any drafts pleas
hold over until Monday" 1t appear,
draft was presented by the N"tionaI
Bank of Commerce for the sum OF
fifty dollars, bat III spite of our notice,
was pro; ested for the reason 'ssalo
place being closed for the day." This