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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
Legend of,hc Icon MASK

During the seventeen years confinement OF
Ills strange prisoner at Saint Marguerite, st.
Mars, who brought him to the fortress, was re-
placed by Monsieur de BJnpart, as governor.
The daughter Of the latter, Just emerging from
childhood to womaubOoi, grew up with this
m cry around her. She had seen the grace
ful figure OF the masked prisoner promeDadlng
at night upon the terrace and at worship in the
chapel, whore he was fo bidden to speak or I'M
cover his face, the soldiers i'll attendance having
their pieces always pointed toward him. if he
should attempt to do either. She dscov.
cred that her father always treated him with the
GREATEST reepect, serving him bareheaded and
standing His table-servce was of massive sill
YER his dress OF the richest velvet, lie wore the
finest linen and most costly lace. She had beard
her father accidentally speak of linn AZ .the
Prince" No wonder that his sad fate occupied
her thoughts by day and his noble figure haunt
ed her dreams by night. She, too was very
young and beautiful and their eyes occasionally
met III the chapel. He sang beautifully, and was
avery skill'ul performer ON the guitar. 1t is said
she cilmed the rocks under the castle terrace and
sang sweet songs to the poor captive.
Thus romantic love sprang mp be.
the young girl dared to purloin the KEYS from
her father and so obtained access to the prison.
er' When the governor discovered his chil's
treachery, lie was struck with the greatest dis
may; HIS oath was binding upon him to put i'm
mediately to death any one who had spoken to
the prisoner. But she confessed her love for
n, INN and pleaded piteously for her young life.
me captive also to whom the governor was much
attached, joined his prayers to hers and implor-
ed that they might be made man and wife, and
theh the secret would be safe, The governor was
not stern enough to immediate his Child, and per.
maps geam OF ambition may have flashed
across his mind, al, in the event of the death of
Lons XIV, the prisoner would be acknowledged
ana aid Ills daughter st on the throne of France.
however, their nuptials were performed by the
priest OF the castle in the dead uf night aud all
we're sworn to secrecy. From this union two
childreh we're born. whisper of this reaching
ule ears OF the Minister, the Marquis of Lou
tois, the prisoner was Immediately removed to
.he Y, bastile for safer keeping and the mother,
g Sle priest, and governor disappeared. The chil-
uleh were sent to Corsica, to be brought up in
nroscurty under the name of their grandfather,
b1npart which was corrupted into B)naparte.
ana ana thus says the legend, Providence avenged
she wrongs of the twin brother of Louis XIV,
s auu restored the oldest branch OF the Bourbon
me to the throne of France" Bazdines Pyis-
." ; Scribner for January
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
Industrial Items.

Railway building III England promises to be
active. No fewer than 1872 new railway and
tramway bills will come before Parliament in
the course of the approaching session.
Better than the croakers would have it. In
Nashau, N. H., nearly all the shops and mills
are employing their full number OF operatives.
and all are at work Oh full time and at good wa
ges.
The little mill OF the Allentown Rolling Mill
Company started up on Monday morniug, the
time allotted to the workmen as holiday hav-
ing expired. 1t is expected that the bar aud
puddle mills will resume operations the iirst
Monday in the new year.
It has been decided; it is stated. to start the
Woonsocket mills, II. L. generally on full time,
to-day and that notice is being given of reduc-
ton of.wages, to take effect at the time, of from
ten to fifteen per cent 1t is expected that rhis
arrangement will be general throughout New
England.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
The Aiabain.. InvestIgation.

The Alabama Investigation Committee exam
'led witnesses at Opelka and other places. Ac-
eofalne to Montgomery despatch some of them
testified that outrages had been committed in
Lee county, while others testified to the contra
~ ~ was also testified that the Government Ia
dun Intended for the sufferers in the overflow ed
districts ts had been sent to Opellka, seventy
haa h,'aes distant aud that 5000 pounds OF it lad
rnan ueen distributed to voters from a colored
tie tuieet'ng house the day before the last elec.
aon; S.n some c1lored witnesses said they Ii I'd been
us,cnarged by their employers for voting the Re-
ptaulcsh pt.ash tIcket others that they had been NAL
nnea.ed nesd by their colorei brethren for being
,ocrats. !t was also said that before the late
J,..5Nh Juu,oh republican candidates had promised to
e.s,ue a.ss the lands and goods OF the white Domo-
,r,,u among the negroes, and some of the wit
hat, h%atnesses wanted to know il tho Congressmen
acras gone down to see that they" got their forty
monn a.u mule. The Committee took testi-
Tor Mobile to day. '''
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
RECORD OF THE YEAR.

MISIsTFRIAL GATHERING -Frauklin Fell, E.q.,
Of Ftnlkland, has extended an invitation to all
the Clergy of the p. T. Church in New Castle
county to meet at his beautiful county residence
on Tuesday next, the 55h instant. The meeting
is principally for the purpose OF introducing
Rev W. d. Hanson, the new Rector of st. James
Parish, to his brethern in the ministry, aud to
cultivate more close acqnaintancslip with each
other. A special invitation las been extended
to Rev. DR.. Suddards, of Grace P. Z church. of
Philadelphia, to meet with them. which invita-.
ton has been accepted. Dr. Snddaids las been
pastor OF Grace church for 40 YEAR,, and IL the
only minister in Pennsylvania who has occupied
the same pulpit for such length of time in the
pitcopal church. Being Pastor of the church
of which Mr.. Fell was member, All intimacy
has sprang up between them which strengthens
az age increases. DIR. Suddaids is "A years of
age and will leave abont the 18th of January
for the Island OF Cuba for the benefit Ills
bpaIt,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
A IN a sem ems.
new YEAn MINsTRELsY PERFORMANCE.

new yEAn MINsTRELsY PERFORMANCE.
Duprez < Benedcts well kncwn minstrel
troupe begin the new year at tie Opera House
in this city, and, this evening, will give one OF
their most excellent performances. 1t is well to
commence the year with smiles, and we know OF
no better way to provoke them than by listening
to this performance.
DAVENPORT, TOMORROW NIGHT.
Tomorrow night, Mr.. Z. l.. Davenport will
present at the Opera House his cele brated spe-
ciav, A Ne,o Way 10 Pay OLD Debts, in winch
he will assume the role of Sir Giles Overreacb.
He will be assisted by strong cast, in which is
J. Booth ltoberts. who will fill the role Of Well
born. Miss Fanny Davenport will also be with
the Company.
THE GREAT REPUBILC ALLEooRY.
Satisfactory progress is being made with the
rehearsal- for the allegory OF the Gredt Republic
which IL to be presented at the Opera House
next week. Professor Hager is effectively train
proficiency. By Thursday evening next, they
will be amply prepared to give an enjoyable en-
terainment
DRAMATIC NOTES.
Gus Moulton, formerly treasurer of Col.
Woods Museum, Philsdephis, is now acting as
the agent Of Geo. NJ Ciprico, the young trage-
dian
Tile Fifth Avenue Theatre Company return
to the Walnut. Philadelphia, on January 4th
Opening in "Divore." A Midsummer Nights
Dream, will be produced shortly.
john Broughsm commences all engagement
/ the Arch st. Theatre, Philadelphia, on Janu-
g 4th opening in Playing with Fire."
The Emily Soldene English Opera Co. will
pen January 4th at the Chestnut Street Thea
re, Philadelphia.
Tony Deniers Pantomime company ia to
perform at Quincy, ILL.,, December 3lrt and jan
uary LIST.
WIN. Horace Lingard purposes taking anoth-
I trip to San Francisco, to play at Platt's Hall.
Lawrence Barrett plays this week in RICH
Dud. Va
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
Work for the Legislature.

1t should provide for constitutional Conven-
ton, to enable us to mako our State Constitution
tally with the national Constitution, to allow us
to provide for a moro equal representation, etc.
Ii should give us general Incorporation act;
It should wipe cut the double tax on mortgaged
real estate; it should repeal the law that virtu-
ally says that only a real estate holder can be
believed on his oath it should give us better
school system. or at least give us Superiuten-
dent to look after the system we already have
and provide the entire State with uniform set
Of school books it should tighten our taxes and
not require our deprecated real estate and
sackened business to pay such heavy revenues
to the State; it should sec if our uaury law can
be improved upon, etc.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

Irtar tne board of Civil Service Examiners of the
tiva i.et,or n department will hold public competa-
n,e 'e examination on the 18th inst, for the pur
pone OF filing vacancy in the grade of Third
,Sn,'taht assistant Examiner in the Patent off ,e The
tinap tipetition will be open to all who file applca
Nols before the 9Th instant.
e,d, nwo men named Fuller and Clements killed
Froaner otner IN quarrel about some whiskev, at
entselichsburg, ents Mo-, on Saturday last Glenn
snI sn1s 1t shot Fuller with double barrelled rnn
Clenanaiie aaiier plunged knife into the body OF
cLioa'.a Lna ann Nolan was found dead in bed. at
cut t'Af9, on "Wednesday night, with her throat
mnrdared husband, who is supposed to have
'Nu,aered her, is under arrest.
General Sheridan and sts n arrival j., No.. n.
'eSna on Wednesday night A A''" VI
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
alfaths.

wITi ETBURG = On thursday. December 3st,
Sara', vie OF Francis q, Wltttnherg.
y hr friends OF the far are invle TO atfen he
funeral from er late residence, No. II . West
sir ct. on MoId aitern On, the 4th inst at half
pa Two O'Clock, +. NJ. Services in ,iiuily Chap !
at ~ ocluck.
New lork iapers please cory.
MiLnt Elm This ci v on Wednesday, Dec. 90th,
Jos p Miller, aged u years
The relatives and fr IN Is of the fun are invited
To att nj his III era fr his late ilencr, No f,5
West ryeuih S rect. on saturday morAing, at 9II
C'c'Ock ser, ices at st. Peters Lurch.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

The Republican State Convention OF Connec.
ticut will meet at Hartford Oh the 10Th instant.
Most of the operators in the Cornell watch
factory, Mt San Francisco, have struck against
the employment Of CLinese.
Tho amount of United States currency out
stau ling At date, including legal tenders, frac-
tional noses, &C., 8 !i,),03i,4SJ.
The receipts Of internal revenue for the month
of december we've IS 984 $50 making a total for
the fiscal year to date OF $50, ,173, 490.
Mr. Cobb the lawyer who was shot by Han
nah Smythe in San Francisco last week. is ex.
pec;ed to recover. Mrs Smythe is still in pris-
nm
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

The funeral OF Gerrtt Smith took place from
his late esdeuce, ut Peterboro'. N. Y, yester
day. Although the thermometer marked 20 de-
grees below zero, the attendance WAS very large.
The Supreme Court at Boston has confirmed
the perpetual injunction against the Unity Life
Assurance Association of that city, and two re-
crivers have been appointed to wind up its af-
faira
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
DEGISTERS OFFICE,
n. ts ftTEAra

l.
HI NLw CASTLE COUNTY, Tee. 14th, 1874.
Upon application of j I'm tephenso, Administra-
tor of Samuel henson, late of ilningtUn Hun.
drcd in sad County, dacease l; 1t is Orert and di-
rrctcd 10y the Register tina the Administrator afore-
saldgve notice Of the Granting of Letters OF Admin
IS ration upon the estate of the deceased, with the
date of giantng thereof. ly cnusing advertisements
lie posted within forty days from the date OF such
ette $. in SIX OF the most pubic places OF the COun
ly of New Castle, requiring all persons having de-
aIids against the ESTATE, to present the same, or
ds by the Act of Assembly in such case made ant!
provided And also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period IN the DAILY COMMERCIAL
continued therein three weeks, eOu)
Given under the hand and Seal of ONCE Of
IL. 81 the Register aforesaid at New Castle. in New
castle County Aforesaid, the day and year
above written.
S. c. BICGS. Register.
NoTICE.-Al persons having claims against the
Esta,e of the deceased must present the same duly
attCsied to the Administrator OH or before Dec. IA,
i>I5. or abide the Act OF Assembly in such case
made and provided
Address I'll n p. o. cell co, Nd. uec5-Sweod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
New Advertisements, To-day.

funeral notices
Del X II bot ds-R K Robinson d CO
Lost stol It-An envelope
FL C iOn-N il Turnpl C Co
Mtrr ck. JOh sou u o. Ba kcrs.
A 'Dpy new ypar-Skati' LAX
Opera House-Davenport
unkel's Bi.ter Mine OF Iron
Dlviicnd-l'ni National Bank
Grocpries-fr L o insop, Br vi'y
poys' bp,t a Pennifrton's, Lrevlty
Cly LlunIr,-pIevity
sewing nirchnes-Gr"ver n Baker Brevlty
Jlantat on cgars-lllndle 4 Cp, Brevity
Pfiuert ciyars-Singles Il son Breylty
Felt hars-iiubell Brtvity
F.ne furni ure-FDterprlse 60, Brevity
I ndf rwpar-C Nor. an, Breylty
Observation-Disclosures, Brr, ily
Glov Sd p ID ughtea. Brevity
CUatings-Bain-, Br-viry
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
uEEIUE.

- EGlS Elt = OFF lCE,
III NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec 8. 1874.
Upon application Of sdwa'd sharper, Executor OF
CT, III, ntn, ~ ras, late OF Wilmington Hundred In
said county, deceased II is ordered and directed by
the Register that the Executor aforesaid give motto,
of the granting OF Letters OF Admins rat upon the
Estate Of the deceased, with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements TO he posted
within forty days from the date OF such letters, in six
the most public places OF the ounty OF New Cas-
Estate. to present the same or abide by an Act of
Assembly In such case made ami provided. And also
cause the to be inserted within the period
In the DAILY COMMERCIAL, newspaper published In
Wilmington and to be continued therein three
weeks, teod.l
Given under The hand and Seal of ONCE of
IL. 81 the Register Aforesaid, at New Castle in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. 5. q. BlGGS, Register.
No ICE.-All persons having claims against the
Estate Of Inc deceased must present the same duly
attestcd To the Executor on or before Dec 9th,
1875, or abide the Act Of Assembly In such made
and provided.
EDWARD SHARPER, Executor.
Address. wilmington, Del. det9.3weod
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
Prohibition in Maine.

Statistics OF the operation of the Prohibition
law in Maine during the past year are reported
from Augusta. 1t appears that fies to the
amount of $50 00) were collected from violators
OF the law, and there were 276 convictions of Ii
quor sellers in the supreme Court aud Al COM
mltments to Jail charger number than III any
similar period previously" IL is also stated that
crime decreased, tine number of cunvicts being
''25 per cent less than ten years siuce."
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

MASKED VIsIToRs.-Last evening, About 40
members OF the Golden Circle, of Philadelphia,
accompanied by the the Keystone baud, arrived
in this city, all masked and grotesquelv attired.
They made street parade, serenaded the May
or, the several fire companies, and thea repaired
to the residence OF Col. Andrews, outb.de the
city, where they made night of it.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

In THE Z1oLoGIcAL GARDESs.-The deer which
was saved from the proposed Christmas hunt
was sent to the biological Gardens at Phadel-
phia, this morning, the managers having con-
sented to accept it. 1t has remained, in the
meantime. at Martins livery stables, where it
was kept i'll preparation for the chase.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

ACCIDENT lanes W. Burden, mechanic at
tie Harlan d Holingsworth Co. yards, yester
da.y, met with painful accident while engaged
at his work. With some companions he was
tearing the plating from one OF the monitors
which are being broken up, and plate becom-
lug fastened he undertook to loosen 1T when he
was thrown forward by 1t and his left arm bro
ken in two places.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

The SHOOTING TOURNAMENT AT MILF RID. Al
the shooting match at Milford, OH Tuesday. fui
the championship of the State MIR. E"ing. OF
Wilmington, won tile first prize, aud Mr Jainer
@. Lasr ell, OF Smyrna, the s,cjud For the
three other prizes there was tie, aud the col-
test was continued the next day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
Bs9lstfr's gotifrs.
DEGISTER'S OFFICE.

D EGISTER'S OFFICE,
~ NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Dec 23d 1874.
Cpon the application OF Elzabeh y. Flo'd d ex
eu rix Of ;, muei F.,yd late of Wilmington
funlred in said connt!, deceased; 1t is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Admins
tratiX aforesaid give notice Of the granting Let
ters of administrator upon the Estate of the de-
ceased, with the ate of granting thereof by causing
advertisements Il. e 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-
sent the same. OF abide by an Act OF Assembly In
such case made and provided. And also cause the
aie to inserted, within the same period, in the
DAILY COMMERCIAL, newspaper published in Will
mington, ailJ to be continued therein three weeks,
cod
Given under the hand and Seal of Office of
IL. ST. the Register aforesaid, at New Castle In New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written. B. GIBBS, Register.
NOTICE.-A persons having claims against the
Estate OF the deceased, must present the same duly
atlested to the xeeutEx on or before Dec g, 1915,
or abide the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided. ~ " rkTi Is. FLOYD. tSecntIlx,
Ad lress, Wi mi gton, Del. dec.s 3weUd
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
RECORD OF TIL
Total 126

THE Coolest MoRNINo.-Thsi has been the
this morning. the mercury registered IA degrees
in Market street and 10 in West. Yesterday
morning it denoted 20 degrees in the former
street. aud the day previous 26 The change
las been sudden one, and the experiences of
the cold have been severe with many people,
Less Than week ago we were in apparently i'll
dian GUNNER. and violets were blooming OH the
southern decliyities to-day every thing s tightly
congealed, aud there is much ice even in the
Delaware,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

King Kilaknus iofG New York yesterday morn
ing for New Haven, where he WAS received by
Governor Ingersoll and the city authorties.
After visiting several places OF interest lie left
i'll the afternoon for Boston.
The total of national bank notes received for
redemption during the six months ending yes
terdsy, was S56,072 2,077.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

NEWSPAPER AT New CAsrLE-It is rumored
that newspaper will shortly be esta! li-hed AT
New Castle, Delaware, by practical printer IL
this place, who is related by marriage Sheriff
Lambson. The patronage of the Sler II and the
county Offices have been promised tc til, new
concern. Now that the old town las been
constructed by the introduction Of worhing peo
pie, there is no reason why a live Newspaper
should not succeed there.-Ch,stsr n RpuJiicdn
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
BALTIMORE & POTOMAC r. r.

BALTIMORE & POTOMAC r. K.
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON THROUGH
LINE.
ON AND AFTER SEPTEMBER 4srH, 1874,
Trains will leave wilmington In connection with
the Baltimore d Potomac R. r., as follows:
Leave Wilmington 2Os, A. NJ. Arrive Washington
B.l3, A. NJ, city time.
Leave " Wilmington 10.02 A. N. Arrive washington
$40, =. M, city time.
Leave Wilmington l2.bs P. M. Arrive Washington
i.09, T. NJ, city time.
RETURNING:
Leave Washington 9.zs, A. NJ, city time Arrive
Wilmington l2.40, +. M.
Leave Washington at l1.b5 A. NJ. Arrive Whining
Leave Washington 4.os p NJ, city time. Arrive
wilmington 9.20 r. NJ.
Leave Washington 90S, p. NJ, city time. Arr1ve
Local Trains leave Baltimore 100, and $50,
A. Nj, 40, 7.40, 9.o5, P. NJ. Arrive Washington
s.s5, 1910, A. M, boo, s.2o, and II. rs P. n.
Leave Washington 500, l.o5, A. M, $40, 9.3s, r.
NJ Arrive Baltimore 9bo, A. NJ, 1.25, b97, 1l.9o p.
NJ. z. L. DUBARRY,
superintendent
Ed. s. YouNs. General Pass. Agt fsb8s-u
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

CoND MN Now.--The property at the N. W.
corner OF Front and Shipey streets is about to
undergo repairs. The question is, til .refore,
asked, that, if it is at any time intended to re-
quire the removal back of the building, wonld it
not be well to do 30 now? After the repairs are
made, the cost Of condemnation will be much
greater.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
NOTICE,

NOTICE,
would call especial attention 10 our new style OF
pictures Of GERMAN FlAISH," winch we DO not
think are surpassed IN tins or any other country
mary thousands of which are in this city, and for
their quality We give general reference.
n. a ". GARRETT,
1sp1-ly To ARrkaS street
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Advertisers of ''Holday Presents in the
COMMERCIAL will please alter their advertise
ments now that the holidays arc over.
'New Year services in Hanover church, this
evening. will be conducted by Rev. W. W. He
berton, of Elkton. All are cordially invited
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

WATcH MEETINGS. watch meetings cIs.
tomary with the Methodist church, to obseive
the closing of the old year and the advent of the
churches of this denomination. At the-e meet
ngs there is usually much solemnity, the fail
ures of the past are brought forth III review, and
new and strong resolves made for the per-
sonal government OF the new year. Some OF
tile meetings, last evening. are describe as pos
sessing unusual manifestations OF christian ex-
perieuce,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

OPENING OF THE SKATING PAuK Tho A~ctic
Ice Co. skating park, beyond II I'd stree,
bridge, will be opened, this afternoon. There
will he conveyances run from the Ca, ton House
each half hour
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

AN ORdANIsr REMEMBERED.-Mr A. D East
wood. the oreanist of Calvary Church, was pre-
sented with very nice piano stool, last evening
nier made the presentation speech, aud Mr.. E.,
who was greatly surprised. responded Devo-
tional serYices and refreshments folloMel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

Rev. G.. A. Latiner has removed his residence
t. o3l Washington street, the house lately occu-
lied by Rev. G. W. Folyel
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

DIVIDENDS The Union National Bank ha'
declared dividend of s.x per cent for the las
six months, ayable, clear Of tax, on and at,e'
the 8.h instant.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01
Dailp Gommereiaf.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
Howard n. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinron,
Francis G. Ferris.
f9- Fm Terms. etc., Second Pogs.
~ Fm Terms. etc.. see Second Pags.

The Peninsula Press Association concluded its
labors yesterday afternoon, and the editors re-
turned to their homes, this morning. They ex-
press the utmost satisfaction with their visit to
Wilmington, and have quilted it full o: entbusi-
sstic admiration. We hope that the fortunes OF
the Association may send them this way again at
some future time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

STIR ING-D ,par ell this lie on The list int at
IS r, s.L.nc. Lowers. 5:aadywine huldred,
Th)na, 5 i;lirg ag.h o. wears
Fnneralt IN Aon lay, 4 IL INST. to leave the hcu e
NJ 10 n'rioc Services IN Gle-n Hill Church at l.
o lock A. NJ.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-01-01

SuRPRIsE PREsEST.-sIr James Morrow was
very much surprised, last evening, by being pre-
sented with very elegant gold headed cane 10y
his bible class, III tho West Presbyterian Sunday
School