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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
FIRST EDITION.
The City Election.

ITS OCCURRENCE To-MoRRow-THE VOTING PLAcEs
List OF CANDIDATES.
Tomorrow the City Election takes place. The
polls will be opened ln the several wards at 10
o'clock, noon, and will be closed at o'clock p.
NJ. The following is list Of the voting places
in the several wards
1st Ward-White Horse Hotel, 2nd and Tat
nall.
2nd Ward-Felton House, 2nd and Walnut
Sd Ward-IIauser's Hotel, 9th and Orange.
18th Ward-City Hall.
9th Ward Lafayette Hotel. 9th and Shipley.
9th Ward-No place has been decided upon,
but the expectation is that the polls will be
opened in the vicinity of the usual voting place,
7th and Walnut.
7th Ward-Corner 10th and Orange.
9Th Ward-At l4th and French.
9th Ward-Old Academy.
10th Ward-At vacant coal office, Front below
Madison.
THE CITY TICKET
The following are the candidates for the city
Offices OF both parties
Mayor--Joshna S. Valentine (Republcan, VIM.
q. Whiteley democrat
President OF Councll-M. Ia. L,chtensten
(Republican,) j. Park Postles (Democrat)
City Observation-Disclosures Vincent (tepubli-
CAM Edward Mclntire (Democrat)
THE WARD TICKETS.
The following ls full list of the candidates
for the Ward officers in both parties
1st Ward Repnbcan-Oouncil,E Edward T..
Bellah Inspector, William Miller; Assistant, Il
X. Crawford Democratic Council, David Ire
Ian Inspector, Rlchard Burton, Jr.; Assistant,
JAS. A. Rourke.
2nd Ward Republican Council, Chas. L,
Sparks Inspector, Wm. McCrea !; Assistant,
c. ii. I.eech. Democratic-Council, II. II, Tay-
lor Inspector, p. B. Townsey ; Assistant, w.
Z. Windlsh.
3rd. Ward epublican-Council, Jacob Back
hus: Inspector, q. ID. Lincoln; Assistant, Ihos.
McCracken. Democratic james Nc
dnchey; Inspector, Thomas james; Assistant D..
B. Woodward.
4th. Ward Republican Council, Thomas L.
MorelanG; INSPECTOR Philip Traynor; Assistant,
A. ID. Vandever. Democratic-Council, Lewis
Paynter; Inspector, James O'Ioole Assistant,
Wm. Hanna.
Bailey; Inspector, L. W. Sayille; Assistant, Il.
NJ. Cnbert. Democratic Council, Saml. Muir
phey; Inspector, ID. j. Scott; Assistant, Thos. X.
Kane.
9Th. Ward epublican--Gouncil, Jos. X.
Adams Inspector, Lewis i. Grubb Assistant,
Geo, H. Oasperson. Democratic-Chts. Nc
Closkey Inspector, I. NJ. Ogle; Assistant, W..
H. Lee.
7th Ward Republican Council, John Jones;
Inspector, H. @. Mahaify Assistant, 5. 8.
Southard, Jr. Democratic-Counci ID. Il. Brad
ford Inspector, Jno. ODonnell Assistant,
Isaac s. Price.
Sth Ward Republiean-Council, G. d. Un-
derwood Inspector Alex. Nj. Bennett Assist
ant, VIM. Is. Binnix. omocratc-Council, ID.
Chandler, Inspector, W. II. Hyatt Assistant,
Il. +. Morrow.
9th Ward: epublcan-Council, Christian
Febiger Inspector, II. 2. Grubb Assistant,
Jos. w. Morgan. emocratic-Council, JAS. j.
Walker Inspector, Edward Knight Assistant,
Michael Sherry.
10 Ward: Republican-Counci Phillip Plum
kett Inspector, Jacob Lamplugh Assistant, A.
j. Thompson. Democratic-Councll, Thomas
Ford Inspector, David Finley Assistant, Pat
rick Neary
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
An OLD Ram.

THE SCARCITY OF wArER-A VENERABLE " RAM -
USED IN MILL CREEK HUNDREB.
The unusual scarcity Of water is shown by the
fact that on the farm OF Lewis Thompson, in
Mill Creek Hundred, there is spring that has
been used for thirty years in operating hydrau-
lie ram. to force water to the buildings, and that
the quantity of water now afforded by the spring
s not more than one-half of the smallest quaint.
ty ever known at any previous period during all
that time. There ia not sufliCiency of water to
operate the ram, and Mr. Thompson is engaged
i'll making quite an extensive improvement by
changing the location of the ram, taking iu other
springs, &c, in order to obtain II full supply of
water.
Another fact, stated to us in this connection,
il deemed worthy of notice. The first ram
used by Mr.. Thompson, which was put in in
1915, is among the first, if it is not the very
first one, made in this country. 1t was made
from n description of one given in the Far
MRS Cabinet, an agricultural paper publish
ported from England short time before by
the distinguished engineer Mr.. Latrobe of Bal
limore, and was in use on his farm near that
city. The patterns were all gotten up new for
it by gentleman OF this city. The original was
replaced few years later by one thought to
contain come improvements, but after being
out of use for several years it was again put to
work by Mr.. Thompson in another location TO
force water to his barn, and Ii now DONG duty
as reliably and efficiently as any one OF more
modern construction. Compared with those now
made the old ram would be regarded az rather
odd looking and somewhat unpretending III ap-
pearance. but for real working qualities it s be-
lieved to be equal to any of the improved stock
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
The rent Camp Meeting.

ITS OPENING yEsrERDAY-LARdE ATTENDANCE
SERVICES DURING THE DAY AND FURTHER AN
NouNoEMENTs.
The tent camp meeting OF Epworth M. i.
Chapel began yesterday morning i'll the large
tabernacle tent, pitched on the enclosed church
lot in the rear of the church. The exercises
commenced at o'clock by u general experience
meeting, led by the pastor. Rev. A. d. Davis.
Before the close of the exercises the tent WAS 80
crowded that all could not gain admission.
At 1919 o'clock, Mr.. Davis preached from
the following words of Nehemiah " For
the people who had mind to work." chill
iren's meeting was held from 4 to 8 o'clock in
the afternoon, and was led by John White, Su-
periutendent of the Sunday School. The tent
was as usual densely crowded, and about 25 chill
dren presented themselves at the altar for
prayer.
Owing to some misunderstanding in regard to
the time, Rev. II. II. Sanderson failed to be pre-
sent at the hour for the afternoon sermon, when
Rov. W. II. Van Horn, local minister from
Riddles Banks, filled the vacancy aud preached
u very acceptable sermon.
Rev. Mr.. Davis again preached in the evening
to about 800 people, who had crowded in some
manner into the tent. while more than that
number remained around the outside He took
his text from tbe 1st verse Of the 29th chapter
of Proverbs " He that being often reproved
and hardeneth his heart, shall be suddenly cut
oil, and that without remedy" His treatment
OF the discourse was logical and to many con-
yjncng At the close OF the sermon the doors
of Epworth chapel were thrown open and almost
instantly filled. John White xhorted aud led
the meeting in the chapel, while Mr. Davis car.
ried it on in the tent. There was a number of
penitents in each place, and some professed a
change of heart
Rev. Mr. Weston, of Salem M. u. church, will
preach tins afternoon and Rev. A. L. Scott this
evening. There are no appointments yet for to-
morrow, except in the evening when Presiding
Elder Qngg will preach. Rev. Enoch Stubbs IS
to preach on Wednesday afternoon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
SOC1Gtheus
MEETINGS THIS EVENING.

Delaware Lodge, No. l, I. o. o. f., at Odd
Fellows Hall, 3D. and King street.
Herman Lodge, No, 20, l. .. o. F., at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sd and King street.
Wilmington and Brandywine Council No. 8,
O. u. A. NJ, at Hall Sixth and Market.
Wilmington Council, No. g. Jr. o. U. A. NJ, at
Hall 511 Market street,
Enterprise Circle, B. U. G. A, at rTall 504 Mar
ket street.
Washington Lodge, No. l, K. of p, at Knights
of Pythas Hall, 211 Market street.
Washington Lodge, No. 3, A. o. OF G. f., at
McCary's Building.
Star Of Bethlehem Division, No. 7, .. Of T.,
Ninth and French street.
Wawaset Lodge, No. 10, I. o, of G. T., at room
18th and Scott streets.
Minqua Tribe, No. s, l. o. r. NJ, at Red Mems
Hail. Ais Market street.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

PRoF HARKNEss's AuADEMY.-The State Nor
NAL University conducted by Prof John @. Hark-
ness and Mrs. Laura Osgood Hardness enters on
its tenth year with the present term, opening to-
day. 1t has had from the first patronage from
some of our most prominent citizens, and in itt
tone and character, az we'll as by the efforts OF
its PRINCIPAL has exercised liboralizing and
profgresslve influence on the cause of genera
education. The number Of students in at
tendance. it is stated has been larger, for the
last five years, than at other private school OF
academy in the State, and the controversy apou.
its charter repealed by the Legislature had
the effect of largely increasing its number Of pu
pills. It now occupies two floors. of the large
Savile Building, at 9Th and Market SITS. The
list of instructors is given elsewhere, and in
cludes now ones, among them Miss Anna B. Jef
graduate of Fort Edward Institute, N. Y, who
will give private and optional instruction on the
,iapn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

A WHOLESALE EFFORT TO sEDUcE THE coLoRED
VOTERS AWAY FROM THE REPUBLICANS.

WHOLESALE EFFORT TO sEDUoE THE coLoRED
VOTERS AWAY FROM THE REPUBLICANS.
The past few days have developed the fact
that the Democrats are making
strenuous efforts to control as
many of the colored vetes as possible.
All over the city the Democratic politicians
are "cahooting with negroes" and Boss Given
and even Mr.. Whteley are reported upon good
authority to have been in conference with col
ored mon at their homes. George Ward, a
colored voter in the Fifth ward, is
reported to have been frequent guest
of the Democratic candidate for the
Mayoralty during the past few days. A gentle
man also claims to have heard prominent
Democratic ofiice-holder say that he should use
his utmost endeavors to obtain as many
colored voters as possible-that it was some-
thing he had never done before, but he would
not scrup'e to do it now.
1t is a fact that Stephen l.. Nichols, colored
man and contractor with the city, has been Of
fered one dollar each for every colored voter he
will keep away from the polls. Then again it is
said that Howard Rice a colored voter in the
7th Ward, has sold his influence
to the Democrats for $50. Another
er colored man received ten dollars this m orn-
ing, on a contract with Democrat to take out
of the 9th ward as many colored voters as pos
eible tomorrow. There is not the least doubt
that the Democrats are seeking the colored vote.
and Boss McIntire was but fulfilling his part of
the contract when he attempted to influence the
colored voters at the basin.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
Political NOtes.

1t has come to be thought that honesty covers
every fault in public man. 1t is great and
dangerous mistake. Two things are pre- emf
nently required of those who serve the pubic
Honesty and wisdom,-and honesty ID no more
an excuse for folly than wisdom is all excuse
for dishone sty.-Boston Adcertiser.
The Oregon Democrats are apparently con-
signed to certain defeat by the coalition OF the
Republicans and the Independents, the resigna.
ton of Whitney, the Congregational nominee OF
the latter, having beer tendered and accepted.
Nebraska has an election on Monday, Oct. IL,
to choose three Justices of the Supreme Courl
and Six Regents of the State University.
The correspondents stick to it that the aged
Gov Allen is wearing himself out in the Ohio
campaign, and will break down under the strait
il he doesn't take rest.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
,The tseurgin Ganard.
COMPLETE FIzzLE OF THE PRETENDED - NEGRO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE ALLEGED
LEADER-THE WHOLE STORY MANuFAoTURED.
Special to the Washington Chronicle.

COMPLETE FIzzLE OF THE PRETENDED " NEGRO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF THE ALLEGED
LEADER-THE WHOLE STORY MANUFACTURED.
Special to the Washington Chronicle.
MACON GA, Sept. 8.
The great scare of the Democratic Ku- Klux of
Washington and other counties in this State,
who were afraid that the negroes were organlz-
ing to pay them back in their own coin, has re-
suited as every sensible person supposed it
would, in verdict of not guilty. There was
nothing in it, and the whole of the proceeding
on the part of the State was the biggest farce
ever enacted. The Democrats OF this State Or
ganized the scare in order to fire the Northern
Democratic heart. 1t was q "put up job" OF
the thinnest character and 80 bunglingly ar
ranged was the whole plot, that even the de-
fense introduced no witnesses whatever against
Corday Harris, who was charged with attempts
to incte an insurrection, and whose trial ended
at Sandersvle, yesterday morning, with YER
dict of not guilty from the jury. The trial
was characterized throughout by fairness on the
part of the Democratic judge Herschel V. john
pon 1t was his duty to see that 1uhtlce was
done, and he has received encomiums from the
people for simply doing that duty. This judi
cial investigation showed that the negroes had
been organizing military companies and that no
intention existed in their minds of raising an in
surrection, or attacking the whites, The prose-
cntion failed to show that Corday Harris had In
duced others to subvert the laws OF the State by
acts of Violence and 30 thoroughly satisfied are
the State authorities that no evidence can be
brought against the others, against whom in-
dctments were found that their trial has been
postponed until the next regular term OF court,
which begins on Monday, September IL. The
military companies of the State, composed OF
Confederate soldiers, who have been on duty for
several weeks, engaged in keeping the peace,
that has never been broken, have been dismiss
sed. This ridiculous scare has cost the State
thousands of dollars and been the means OF
disgusting many sensible conservatives.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
THIRD EDITION.
Suicide in HedgevilIc.

WHITE WOMAN PUTS AN END TO THE wRoSGs
WHICH SHE SUFFERED FROM A ooLogED HUs-
BAND.
Coroner Groves held an inquest, this morning,
over the body of Rebocca Ann Swiggett, white,
whose husband was Samuel Swiggett, q col
ored man. They were married, by the testi-
mony of the husband, some five years
ago, without license, by a Baptist min
ister named Williams. The evidence
taken developed the fact that the woman had
died from laudanum procured at grocery at
Maryland Avenue and Linden streets. De-
ceased left letter saying that she had put an
end to her life because her husband misused her
and refused to furnish her with the money nee
essary to her own maintenance. A neice
of the deceased testified that Mrs. Swiggett was
formerly married to a white man named Thomp-
son. who lived at the Pine Tree, and that she
has two children by that MARRIAGE who refused
to recognize her aftershe married Swiggett. The
verdict of the jury was that the deceased came
to her death from the effect OF laudanum ad-
ministered by her own hands.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

RUNAwAYs-Shortly before noon, to-day, a
horse driven by two daughters of Hon. Thos. n.
Bayard ran away in Front street. One of the
ladies' was thrown out in front of E. Il A. Belts
tool works and was considerably bruised, and
the other tumbled out when the horse started
across a vacant lot in front of Hilton's grocery.
The horse subsequently brought up by running
the phaeton to which he was attached into a
fence near VIM. Y. Warmers morocco factory.
The phaeton was badly broken and the horse
was somewhat cut.
Several runaways are reported as occurring
Yesterday, but we have been unable to ascertain
names. Two men from Chester upset in turn
ing at 9th and Shipley, and one of them was Sc
verely cut by the kicking of the horse. At
10th and Tatnall man was thrown
from his buggy by the wheels running into
city railway switch, and a similar accident befel
two Germans at 10th and Market A runaway
occurred in the vicinity of 18th and Walnut. and
another in Brandywine village.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
Reaistsr's Mptifss.
DEGISTER,S OFFICE.

III NEW CASTLE COUNTY, August 12ts, 1875.
Upon the application of Caesar A. Rodney, exc
cutor of Thomas NJ. Rodney, late of Wilmington
Hundred in said county, deceased; 1t is ordered
and directed by the Register that the execu-
tor aforesaid give notice OF the granting of Let
tiers OF Administration upon the Estate Of the de-
ceased with tine date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements to be posted, within forty days from
the date of such Letters, in six of the most public
places OF the County OF New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the Estate to pre-
such case made and provided. And also cause the
same be inserted, within the same period, In the
DAILY COMMERCIAL, a newspaper published in Will
mington, and to be continued therein three weeks,
cod
Given under the hand and Seal of Ofice of
H. 9 the Register aforesaid at New Castle, In New
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
England.

ANOTHER posTPoNEMENT IN THE COLLIE CASE.
LONDON, Sept. 6.
William Collie, who, with his brother Alexan-
der, of Alex. Collie u Co., is charged with
obtaining money under false pretences, was
again arraigned, to-day. The prosecution said
they had not abandoned the hope of capturing
Alex. Collie, who has forfeited his bail, and they
therefore asked for further postponement of
the case and il was accordingly adjourned till
the 18Th of October.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
Police Court.

Kate Sickles, for threatening bodily harm to
Mary Smith, was required to pay costs and
peace bond in 5000.
Geo. Bum, for trespass on the property. Of
John Walls, near the Quickstep base ball
grounds, was fined so and gave bail not to do so
again.
Charles Kerns, for an assault on John Ash with
an axe, was held in $500 for court, and Mark
Davidson was also held in $500 for Court for an
assault on d. b. Cummins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
Haw AuverIissrpen enIs, To-d@y.

Proposals for Coal.
Caution A. X. atnall.
Public Sple of of Frame House
sewing Machine Wainwright.
Boarding at ia King street.
Opium Eaters-3rd age.
Agents Wanfed-J. @. McCardr Co.
Freeman Il Miller-3rd Page.
Pleasant bmployment-ard Page.
City Itero-PeTuvlrn syrup.
Elwood Collar-Brevity.
Fennessey's Brevity.
Tatnallis Brevtty.
Harman's furniture.
Gouerts Breviy.
I'm TO the y imes-Webb's Breyiv.
Game in Season-Fullmer's Breytty.
Dubell's Breyity.
Notice-Adjourned Meeting.
Roy wanted-Hiram Yerker
Black cashmeres-Wainwrig
Laces, Fringes, c.-Wainwright
Notice-Stephen Downey.
Choice canning Peaches-J P Allmonl
Yak lnsertings-Wainwrig
Special notice. P Almond.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

DaowNINa AccIDENT.-David Lynn, six years
old, the son of John Lynn, a morocco dresser
who lives in a court which makes in from
Church street between Seventh and Eighth, was
drowned in the Brandywine on Saturday at the
foot of Church street, He was bathing with 9TH
er boys at the time. The body WAS recovered
by Chas. L. Sparks, in the evening, who has very
kindly performed such Offices in the past, max
ing no charge While keeper of the
bridge Mr.. Sparks also saved a number OF peo
pie from drowning, The coroner held an IN
quest, the jury returning verdict of Academia
tlrOWunp
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
Judge Eisner Out.

On Saturday Gen. II. H. Wells, the newly ap
pointed United States Attorney for the Distric
of Columbia, took the oath of Office and imme
diately took charge of the office, relieving OK
Judge George p. Fisher. An inventory OF the
effects of the office was at once made, and th'
receipts given. Mr.. III. II. .Wells Jr., has beer
appointed an assistant, and Mr.. Campbell Car
rington will continue for tile present to perform
the duties OF assistant at tho Police Court.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

SALE OF LOTS AT OCEAN CIrY.-Last week a
drawing of lots took place at Ocean City, prefer
ence being given to the stockholders according
to the amount of stock which they held. There
as follows $500 class (Which represents the
amount of stock held,) seven persons, among
whom were Hons. Jas. u. Dennis, VIM t. Ham
ilton, and Geo. r. Dennis S400 class, three
persons $500 class, three persons $3.50 class,
four persons, including Hon. Levin Woolford :
$3.50 class, one person-ex- Governor W. Pincl-
ney Whyte {; 5000 class, six persons 1920 class,
three persons 800 class sixty three persons,
among whom were Vim. Lea & Sons and Bellah
& Elliott, of this city, and the following promin-
cut Nlarylanders-H p. T. Thomas, Hon.
Daniel Fields Col. s. A. Graham, Hon. Jas. A..
Stewart, and the Barnums Hotel Co. of Balti-
more .60 class, nine persons. Ono hundred
and eleven lots in all were taken.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
California

FiNAyc1AL AFFAIRS oUiEr-ELEcTIoN RETURNS.
SAN Francisco Sep. 8.
There is nothing new in financial affairs
The vote for Governor, az far as returned, is
as follows:
Irwin, Dem. .,-43, 600.
Shelps, Rep.,--25, 600.
Bidwell, Ind. $4,000.
The Legislative returns are not complete, but
the Democrats will have an overwhelming ma
jority. The constitutional convention propo-
stion was defeated
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
The Direct Gable.

COMMUNICATION TO BE OPENED IN FEW DAYs.
New YonK. Sept. 6.
A Rye Beach despatch says the laying of the
direct United States cable was completed yes-
terlay morning, and messages were transmitted
to and from London offices. 1t will be open for
public business within few days.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

REED BIRDs-Ever alive to the wants of the
public, Mr.. Fnllmer, at 506 Market street, has
already provided his tables with the most deli
cate and delicious reed birds-tlle first OF the
season. Call and try them this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

REMOVAL. = DR.. Shadinger has removed his
office from front and West street to 3O41S
Market street, Cover Webbs hat store.) He
has very pleasant office, excellently located.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

New IRON BRIDGE 1t has been determined
to build an iron bridge over the Pocomoke at
Snow Hill, Md, and the contract has been
awarded to firm in Cleveland, Ohio, at SO, $50.
The bridge is to be finished by October 1at.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
The Basin Vote.
MH, MINrIRE's EFFORTS TO CONTROL THE woRE-
MEN,

ME- M'IsTIRE's EFFORTS TO CONTROL THE woRE-
MEN.
The action of the Water Committee, on Satur-
day. giving notice to the workmen on the reser-
voir that they would not be discharge. on ac-
count OF their voting, gave much satisfaction
to all those employed. The notice was printed
ON number of posters which were display ed in
different parts of the grounds.
Numerous statements are made by boses and
workmen of the manner in which MIR. Mclntire
intimated more or less directly that there inter
est lay in voting the Democratic ticket, ard that
they would lose tEeir places if they did not. We
do not give the names,o COURSE as it might ex-
pose them to unpleasant consequences from
those now in charge at the BASIN As matters
now stand, we believe Mr.. McIntire has done his
party much more harm than good by this at
tempt to control the votes of the workngmen
ELEoTED TO A PRoFEssoRsHIP.-Mr Fred III.
Robinson, of this city, has resigned the position
which he lately accepted with the Penna II. r.
Co. and has been elected Professor IN Mathe-
matics in the Polytechnic College at Philade-
phia. This is a deserved compliment to Mr.
Robinson's ability He is probably the best
mathematician in Wilmington. and the fact that
he has been elected to professorship in the in
stitution from which he recently graduated
shows the confidence which his educators re-
pose in his capacity and the thoroughness of his
training. His numerous friends in this city will
learn with pleasure that he will take up his resi-
dence with them again.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06
Hs,snraI.

DEMOVAL.
III DIR VAN DEVBNTER
Has removed his Dental establishment from S02 Mar
ket Street toNo. s EAST FIFTH STREET, (oppo-
site the ladies' entrance to Clayton House, where he
will be pleased to have those who desire to have
their teeth sklfuny attended to, to call upon him.
aprt,6m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-09-06

EXCURSION PosrpoNEp.-The proposed excur-
sion to Washington City, under charge of Thos
+. Plummer, has been postponed for an indefinite
time Due notice will be given when it is to CO.