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Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
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THE VIII MINaToN AND EAsToN DISTRICTS.
An Electoral Conference, to select two lay
delegates to represent the Wilmington Confer-
ence in the Methodist General Conference, which
sits in Baltimore in May next will be held in
this city contemporaneously with the Whining
ton Conference, the sessions of Which open on
the 18th of March next This Electoral Confer
ence will be composed of lay delegates from tho
several circuits and stations included in the
Wilmington Conference. Some Of those dele
gates have already been elected
In the Wilmington District the following have
been chosen Asbury Rev. Chas Moore ;
Grace, Rev. Jno.sWilson st, Paurs, Rev.. ia
bez Hodson; Union, Robert II. MoDanel
Scott, Lewis II. Grubb; Brandywine, Rev. l..
Mendenhall III .ebanon, Rev. J. .. Mowbray. The
remainder of the delegates will be chosen about
the end of February. The Easton District has
also elected the following Smyrna, A. Price
Griffith alternate, w. W. Nelson. Smyrna Or
cult, R. NJ. Cooper alt, d. s. CLARK. Appo-
quiniulnk, James Stats alt, O.. Ferguson.
dalena G. Ii. Layman alt. Richard ,. hnight-
on; Ceclton, Richard Simmons alt, ~ I'll.
Mcgee.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
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a Fatal Experiment..

MAN HANGS nIMsELF WHILE TRYING TO FRIdHrEN
ltIs WIFE.
doltlieb Rohart, employed in the paper mill
At Spring City, Chester county, committed sui
eide At an early hour Wednesday morning. 1t
appears he and his wife had a quarrel about
some trifling matter, when he told her that he
would take his life. She paid no attention to
ms threat and had nearly forgotten the little
shdlr, when in passing to another part OF the
mouse what was her horror upon discovering his
dead body dangling from rope fastened to the
top OF a room door. Ii is believed that he mere
y intended to frighten her. as the wall and door
Gear marks of lns desperate struggles to free
himself. He leaves, besides a wife, five young
ehlldfen. His age was about thirty-tye
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

YOUNG MEMS CHRIsrIAN AssooiAIios'N ino
regular weekly prayer meeting OF .he st iuurs a,s
ing en at sixth and shpley streets Isaac Il Shear,
man, representing the Young Mems Christian ad
Association OF Philadelphia, was, present and
stated that he had been delegated to como ana
ofrer ths Assistance of tho Philadelphia Associa-
ton to tbeir wilmington brethren in giving IL
GOOD @ ' stsrt. He stated that although Moody and
sankey could not come down, John WansmaaeI
the President, Professor Johnson the Musloal
Director, and Mr.. Rowland the General spperin,
tanJent. we're ready and willing to come down
s',d sssist at a meeting to be held in some pub
The he proposition of Mr.. shearman was cheer IT.
frlv aeceded to- and the devotional committee
instructed to make the necessary arrangements n :
for the en- esIpg 6adgr the % meeting his not
fixed upon.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Dsifv Goa,mereia(.
COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY.
tioward N. Jenkins, Wilmer Atkinson
Francis G. Forris.
w Fer Isrms, etc., see Second PAge.
Am UseIlients.
~ For lsrms, etc., see Second P.sge

THIS evening, Theodore Tilton delivers his
lecture on Tho Problem of Life" at the Opera
aouse Considering both lecturer and lecture
strc ly ON .heir own merits, without introducing
spy exterior questions, there can be no doubt
ss to the eloquence and ability of the one or the
interesting character of the other. Mr.. Tilton
,,as drawn large audiences in many other cities,
nnd his lecture has been very warmly received.
Iast evening he spoke in tho Academy OF Mu-
.ir pbiladeiphia, and this morning the Inquirer
rays that "The audience was one of the best
both in point of numbers and intelligence, that
i,as assembled in the Academy for years. being
narticuarly conspicuous for the number of jndg-
e., lawyers, cleigymen and other professional
men ii included"
Last evening Mrs. John Drew, with lher
daughter Georgie Drew, and Sam Hemplo al
principal supports, appeared at the Opera House
aud gave very successful performance. There
Was a large audience and continual applause and
laughter marked the progress of the play. Tho
people were pleased, and Mrs.. Drew 30 much
'ratihed with her reception that she Intends to
4, ms
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

Di u. Z. Wilder, who recently directed the
IA sAIuuiaton OF II corpse which was barrelled up
~ "a sent to an expross Office in Chicago direct
s % 20 20 inc Iowa Medical college, has been arrest
Gu 1T Fairfield, Illinois.
T., ~ the seizures of distillerieH at Chicago for
uu s3sn ,d ~ ls thought that an aggregate sum OF
s'oo,ooo Will be found to be due the Govern
4'on1 When thorough investigation is made
,oay lady in Brooklyn yesterday called on the SUI
tetuhtendent OF Police and stated " her convic
ii ""h mat the boy Charley Ross WAS In that city
f''is the location where she had seen him.
'Vaeotves ~ have the matter in charge.
,,;i hhe public debt statement for December 3ls'
tha sioe pc issued until next Monday, that benl
vac his9 business day of the New Year.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Trinity Chapel Service on New Year day a

Trinity Chapel Service on New Year day at
1913 o'clock.
There will be watch services this night in
Scott M Il. church, oommencing ut O'CLOCK.
All are cordially invited
Bayard Taylor's recent lecture in tins city, Is
lcuturcn tvef .ueir orea rTsr IT." '"st ha
The extent to which works of fiction read,
and the popularity of some authors are indicated
by the immense demand at the Institute Libra
nv. 1or Miss Eyanss new book Intelice. As many
as fifteen engagements are made for It, in adj
vance, on the librarian 8 slate.
One OF our city fruiterers who has made
considerable importation OF Florida oranges
which are much sweeter than the Havanas not
to mention the sour Italian fruit. says he can
do better to send them to Philadelphia and dis
pose of them at wholesale rates by the box, than
to sell them here at retail figures.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Symptoms of scarlet Fever.

lAe Lancet says that the throat symptoms are
Nit most trustworthy for the purpose of dag
hoss III the initial stage OF scarlet fever. The
soIt part Of the palate is extensively redeemed,
sad not merely the tonsis, as is the case IN tho
itst t, instance in ordinary sore throat. When
ehs condition is met with, accompanied by a
p@r.od or preceded by SICKNESS with thickly
tdf,e d, ed tongue, red borders and prominent pa,
PMS, a ease Of scarler fever may be prepared
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
nrried by TeIegra u b .

The Cumberland Times gives the following
jeffrey, telegraph operator at Waynesburg, Pa,
was at 2 p. Bl., on Tuesday, united in the bonds
:. matrlmony to Mrs Lydia Cutler, telegraph
Cpefator at Brownsville, Pa, by Rev. j. W.;
scott The minister was at Waynesburg and
Tue electric couple at Brownsville, Pa, the ell
.lre marriage service being performed over the
HseBfaph wire between these points"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
The John Green AcquittaI.

ANOTHER INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE-RIcH Dis
CLOSURES ANTICIPATED.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 81.
The causes which led to the acquittal of John
Green indicted for giving false bail in the sny
der case will, it is likely, be further developed
in the course of another investigation. There
seems to be no doubt that the persons here who
have acted as the friends Of Green were certain
before the Jury retired that there would be
yert]ict of acouittal,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

The Secretary of the Treasury has issued in
structions that hereafter payments into the
Treasury are to be made only in money, and not
by drafts or checks.
The Philadelphia post-oflice next year will es-
tablish hourly mails between the office IN the
oity and the Office at the Centennial Buildings,
and proposals for the service are to be adyertls-
ed for.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

"Ditson II Co., our constant advertisers, com,
mence the new year with large accession OF
valuable music. They have purchased the entire
stock of Lee Walker in Philadelphia and Will con-
stock thus purchased comprises quarter OF mile
600 600 pieces) of sheet music 10, ,0l0 Music BOOB
flates, beonging'to $50 different hooks l2o pianos
and organs SC, &c, AS the original STOCK OF q. d.
co, Includes about twice The quantity above
pamei, 1t will be seen that they have literally
" music for the million" See advertisement.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
the New cuban Captain-Gen enerAI.

TO PUT AN END TO ALL ABUSES IN THE BLAND
Associated Press Special Telegram.
MADRID, Dec. 81.
E2 Cronista, the Ministerial organ, asserts
that Gen. Jovellar, the newly appointed Gap
tain General of Cuba, is to put an end TO all
abuses in that island, quite irrespective OF per-
son or position. He will hold all Offenders 60
full rosponsbility.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

WATcH MEETING AT THE DELAWARE AvENu u
BAPTIST cHuRoH-The usual services will be
hold at the Delaware Avenue church, this eve
ming, commencing at seven and half O'Clock.
nine to ten there will be an intermission and at
ten o'clock the exercises of the watch Meeting
will commence after which time no one will be
admitted, nor will any one be permitted to leave
until the close of the meeting at twelve. The
public are cordially invited to all of these servi-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Financial.

PRICE OF GOLD To DAY.
Associated Press Special Telegram
New YORK, Dec, 81.
Gold opened, this morning, al s1.l25s.
rFurnished by Craige, johnson a Co., Bankers AMI
Brokers, 6th and Market Sts
LONDON, 80 P. NJ, Dec. 81.
Consols for money 90 1916 account, ,93 1916
U. 8. 2Os of 1866 1Oi 1868, 1O7i 10 4O's, 1864
new 5's of 81, 1883 ;,,Erie common shares, l4qas
preferred, 49, New York Central, 81.
FRANKFORT, Dec. 81.
N q honds of 1862 9g5%
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

New OFFICE AND ALEs-RooM.-Mr. j. i.
Head has rented the large basement room, IN
the Clayton House under the 1st National Bank,
where his recent public sales of stocks, &c.,
have taken place, for permanent private office,
and sales-room, and will conduct his real estate
business, with both private and public sales,
there, soon after the first OF the year: Ii ID q
very commodious and convenient place, well
adapted to Mr.. Heald's purpose.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Railraad ginfs.
WILMINGTON &
E BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

4 BALTIMORE RAILROAD.
NOVEMBER 20, 1876.
Trains will leave Wilmington AZ followB, for
Philadelphia and Intermediate Stations, 100, $40,
300, 9.52 1880 o. m, o. 4.10, 1870, $50, p. m.
philadelphia and New York, 1Sl q. in., 2 H. l2SIi
Baltimore and Intermediate Stations, 1853, s.oo,
a. m, $50 p. m.
1856, 1.23, $40, ITO p. IN.
Trains for Delaware Division, leave for
New Castle, 800, $780, o.9J o. n, .2c, $40, p. M.
Harrington and Intermediate Stations, 500, 9.sa,
Delinar AID Intermediate Stations, 300, $50, a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINs.
philadelphia and Intermediate Stations, $40, q.
H., 445, $50, p. m.
Philadelphia and New York, 1.s1 a. m.
Baltimore and Warrington, 1859, ,1.b5 a. m.
For further information passengers are referred
to the time tables posted at the depot.
mar1s-ly II. +. KENNEY, superintendent.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

CAR SHIPMENTS, The Jackson X Sharp 90.
shipped, yesterday, three cars to the Elevated
Railway Go. in New York, making five which
have recently been sent away to that Company.
A few days ago they shipped two parlorc cars for
the Lucas Sleeping Oar Co., which we're sent to
Savannah for uso on the railroad between that
city and Jacksonville, Fla The cars were built
with a view to afford comfort for invalids and an
easy-rding berth was putup in one end for those
passengers when fatigued. ~
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Daring Robbery.

a BOLD EFFORT IN NEW YoRK-HEAvY LOSS OF JEW
ELRY AND DIAMONDS.
associated Press Special Iele9rant.
New YoRK, Dec. 81.
During last night, thieves, effectedIan entrance
into Benedict's jewelry store, under the Grand
Central Hotel, and on some pretext or other
managed to disarm the suspicion of the men In
charge, chloroformed them when favorable
opportunity occurred, and robbed the safe oil
s25, 900 worth or jewelry and diamonds A
posse of detectives are on the case.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

THE FauIaHr TRAINS, 70 MoRRow.-No freight
trains will be run on the Wilmington u Reading
R. r. tomorrow, and the freight offices will be
closed. ~.
The Wilmington & Western local freights will
be Withdrawn, but the through freight will pass
over the road as usual.
p. W. " b. freight trains Nos. 2, 3, 20, 30 ard
So, and Wilmington Lamokin extras will not
be run tomorrow,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

VIM. II. Billany, who has been confined to his
honse for several days by sickness, is somewhat
better to-day.
There are great many loose bricks in the
Market st. sidewalks. They should be replaced
with tight ones.
Is. +. Chalfant, the shoe dealer, has taken a
lease on the store at the =. W. corner Of 3rd and
Market, and it is being fitted up for his occu-
pancy.
Judge Gilpn is having the old " Cross Keys
building, at the corner Of Delaware Avonue and
Adams Street, ramodeled and made into two
dwelling douses instead OF one.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
New Advertisements, To-day.


For rent-The Anchorage, j A Boul
Wanted-Gavanc battery ..
Get the Best-Local special
Zanfretta announcement
Marshals notice-sloop Solomon kwell
Statement Union National Bank
Statemhnt Bank Of Wilmington Brandywine
Statement Bank of Delaware
Illumination, to-night-John Boldly
Lost-Wa Waterproof cape
Wanted $1,000 City Loan-Cfaig, johnson Co
Funeral notice
HANGING baskets-Billany
Deor fasteners-Biilany
Dubell's brevity
Fulfmers brevity
Partaga cigsrs-breVlty
Wheeler 4 Wilson-breyy
Donahoe's brevity
Webb's brevty
Mixed candies-breyity
Fennessey's brevity
BuXbaums brevity
City Laundry brevity
Gouert's brevlty
Cheap Johns brevity
Enterprise Cos brevtty
RGbelen Bro-Brevity
Cough Syrup-Dr Bulls brevlty
Adair's brevity
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Terrible Fall.
A ROPE WALKER TuMBLEs THIRTY FEET.

ROPE WALKER TUMBLEs THIRTY FEET.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
Chip Thompson, a rope-walker, fell, yester-
day, from rope at the corner OF King d Royal
Sts., Alexandria, thirty feet to the cobble stone
pavement, fracturlng his arm and breast bone.
The injury is dangerous, but not necessarily IA
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
FIFTH EDITION.
The Germans BACK water.

THEY WITHDRAW THEIR REFLECTIONS UPON AMER
I IcAN CIVILIZATION.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
LONDON, Dec 81.
The Daily Ne,os, this morning, has specia
telegram from Berlin which says that the meet
ing of Americans, recently held in that city, to
protest against the structures Of the German
press on the association of American civilization
with the Bremerhaven dynamite horror has
thoroughly attained its object. The German
journals have almost unanimously Withdrawn
their previous unfavorable reflections.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

BELL PREsENTATIoN Through the influence
of Samuel Townsend, Fl. T.. Kehney, Superin-
tendent OF tho P. W. x b. r. r., has presented
to the NJ. L. church at Townsend al bell worth
from $50 to $1O0
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Deaths

uUSICK.--On the 8lst inst. of dlptheria, Bertha
Annie, daughter OF james 8. X. and Annie e.
Brsck, aged two years and months.
the relatives and friends OF the family are res
pectfuy invited to attend the funeral from the res.
iience Of her grand mother, Mrs Mary Pierce 420
.eIer on street. Sunday afternoon, at ~ oclock,to
proceed TO Rlverview Cemetery.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
SOcieSi@a-
MEETINGS CHS EVENING

MEETINGS. CHS EVENING.
Fairfax Lodge, No. g. l. o. o. r., at Odd Eel
lowss Hall o,a
Columbia Lodge, No. 26 l. 0. U. f., at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Delaware Tribe, No. J., !. o. r. Nj, at He'd
Mems Hail. 4l5 Market -. - !.
washington Council, No. 4, o. U.A. NJ, at
Mechanics Hall.
Rescue Council, No. 8, Jr .. U. A. NJ, at Hall
511 Market street. am.
Lenape Tribe, No. 6, /. o. r. Ill, in saville
Building. an, ,,.,,,a.
Wilmington Mutual Aid Society, at 4oa Market
street. 80 1.;.,t. ~
Excelsior Lodge, No, 7, X. of p, at knights OF
Pythias Hall, 21l Market street
Washington Camp, P. o. s. OF A, ut Fifth and
Market. r,,.
Pioneer Council, No. 1, Soveregns OF Indus
try, at McClary's Building.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

WORCESTER II. Il. ExrENsIoN.-A bill has been
introduced into the Virginia Legislature which
authorizes the extension of the Worcester rail-
road into Virginia upon the Eastern Shore, pro-
vided the company shall not construct any later
al road in Virginia without the consent of heI
Legislature, aud that the authorized extension
shall not strike Chincoteague bay at any point
south of the mouth OF Swans Gut creek.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

HELD FOR CouRr.-Joseph Caulk, a lad who
resides in Greeley street, was brought up for
examination before Mayor Whiteley, this morn
ing, on charge of larceny. During yesterday
it seems that he climbed up on gate into the
second story of the residence of Howard L. Rice,
in Taylor street between Church and Locust, and
abstracted $19 from box in which MIR. r. kept
his money Caulk was held in 5000 for Court.
He says lie had an accomplice, boy, but he is
not believed.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

CENTENNIAL SERMoN.-Rev. j. Nj. Z. Otis
will preach sermon in his church, the West
Presbyterian, next Sabbath evening, on the
great question and issues Of the Centennial
year "The Church and State, Preachers and
Politicians, Public School Education, and Re-
ligion and Literature
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
Vermont Getling in Earnest.

me Vermont Centennial Committee have de-
'l'hau to ask the Governor of that State to call
41 A9 Legislature together in special session In
order to vote the necessary appropriation to
asye AYE The state properly represented at the ESh-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

Md. 4 DEL r. II. CHANaE.-On tomorrow a
% 81 rdpbsa Cat tGs new TIRE Is
the best ever prepared forsthat road. Close
connection is made with trains both ways, and
the usual tetlous.de when one train is run is
obviated. The tram will leave Easton at 10 45
A. NJ. arriving at Clayton at 2 P. M. Returning.
the cars will leave Clayton at H. l5 A. Nj. and
reach Easton at 2 z. Nj.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Associated Fress Special Telegram.

| PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Associated Fress Special Telegram.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 81.
Flour in better request, but prices unchanged
Wheat inactive and lower. Penna. red, 1850
1.39 Western do. $l056D LIS; amber. 81 $50
40; white 1.43G1 As. Rye SOC. Corn In good
demand at an advance, yellow 5S@63c new
white 60; old and new mixed 6dlGc Oats held
with much firnness, white 46@52c mixed 400
44c. Provisions quiet; mess pork '421. 5O0022.00;
lard 13@1315c. Whiskey $1.l4.
QUOTATIONS AT THE BRANDywINE MILLS FOR FLOUR
Family Finnr .$8 0O@9 90
Extra FIour 675@8. so
Sunerfine Tlour. 4.75@5. rs
yheat LBS
Gown did zoe
g Nav. 58c
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

Contracts AwARDED.-At meeting of the
Lamp Committee of Council, held this morning,
the contract for lighting the lamps for the en-
tire city during 1876 was awarded to Robert
Bruce at S1,780. He will be required to light
the lamps each night during the year. William
Allen received the contract for supplying oil at
l4A cents per gallon,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

RUNAwAY--A horse attached to an orange
huckster's wagon from Philadelphia, took fright
last evening, when about Front and French
streets, and ran at rapid rate out Front AS far
as Orange, where he was stopped. The wagon
had been upset and very much broken, but the
horse was but little injured. There were but
few oranges in the wagon at the time.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

POSTAL CHANGE. The name and site of Tun-
nell's Store, Sussex county, Del, is changed to
Williamsville, and James B. Dckerson appoint
ed postmaster vice W. Ii. McNeal, resigned.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.--Geo. w. Wells has
sold to Messrs Il. l. dupont Il Co., his farm OF
Ill acres, formerly the Jesse Hallowell proper
ty, situated between the Kennett aud Lancaster
turnpikee for 800, 600. -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

1HE NEW FIRE WAToH.-To-morro evening.
the Fire Watch elect, Seth Stewart, will enter
upon the disharge Of his duty. MIR. Richardson,
who makes room for him, has already begun to
move out from his cradle on the City Hall, and
will engage in the oyster trade-a descent from
the highest pinnacle in Wilmington to the
depths of somebody's cellar. Mr.. Stewart is at
present member of the police force, but his
term expires at midnight, Tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

GRANGE MEBTINa.-As the Farmcrs' Assoca-
ton Of New Castle Co. will meet tomorrow, at
about the hour at winch the Wilmington
Grange, No H. usually meets, it is suggested
that the time OF the latter meeting be delayed
until II O'Clock. The newly elected officers will
be installed in the Orange.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
The Third Term.

WASHINGTON ooLoRED REPUBLICANS DECLARE IN
FAVOR OF IT.
Associated Press Special Telegram.
WAsHINaToN, Dec. 81.
At meeting of colored Republicans, yester-
day afternoon, the general sentiment was that
President Grant should be nominated for
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

PEnsoNAI.-E Edwin w. Head, of this city, left
this morning, for Altoona, Pa, where he Will
enter the service of The Pennsylvania Railroad
Co. The Company, at that place, engages Young
mon having training and experience likely to be
useful, and makes it's service a sort of practical
school of railroading from which those who de-
velop capacity and skill may be promoted TO
other and better Positions, Mr.. Heald's many
personal friends will wish him success.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

Policies in the New Castle Mutual Insurance
Co. which expire on January End must be paid
to-day.
In the U. s. District Court this morning, an
appeal was taken to the Circuit Court in the suit
of Boyer et al against the schooner Holgdts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

Keokuk Tribe, No. 3, Imp. o. i. NJ raised n
II G. sehulmeyer W. s. Hugh Meredith; :.
g., +. Il. Irons !; l.. VIM. L. Miller @. OF H., j..
q. Baugh X. Of W., L. Yonker.. y q.
National Lodge, No. 80, l. 0. o. f., at st.
Georges, elected the following officers, iasI eve
ming N. g., W. O. caTnagy Tnafsy y e. g. W. " p F.
Hlggins, p. G. Treas, G. W. Simpler.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

TIE WEEK OF PRAyER.-The pastors OF the
several Protestant churches in the city have
completed their arrangements for proper OBJ
servance of the Week of Prayer, beginning on
Sunday next and continuing through the week.
Union service will held on each week day in one
of the churches as follows Monday at Grace,
Tuesday at the First Presbyterian, Wednesday
at Calvary, Thursday at the First Presbyterian,
Friday at Scott, Saturday at West Presbyterian.
Services will commence at p. M. each day.
Evening services will be held by several of the
churches each day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

THE broken BANK OF BRANDywINE.-The ap-
prasers Of the broken Bank of Brandywlne at
West Chester, Messrs Clement Darlington and
Enos Thatcher, are nquirlng into the financial
condition of the institution. Tho West Chester
Ne,os, in the meanwhile, learns from source
which it deems reliable that the independent
deposits amount to about a38000 and the GER
tinoates of deposits 527, 900, making about $780,
600 in nll
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31
aIew advertisements.

uaNGJNG BASKET OR BIRD CAGE
Hl hooks Porcelain AMI brass head picture
VIM. H. BtII,ANY,
2l4 Market st., Wilmington.
GUAM DOOR FASTENINGS
" bronzed, japaned and galvanzed; For sale by
VIM. Ii. BlLLANY,
214 Market Street, Wilmington.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-12-31

xA1E HAVE SOME ELEGANT NEW
w tyne for letter and note headings, and have
rxed prices exceedingly low for fine claaa OF @ofR,
at ths CoNHHsJIAL ONCE